Effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch (Voluven 130/0.4) on Bloof Glucose Levels during Othtopaedic Lower Limb Surgery Under Spinal Anaesthesia

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine; Surgery; Hyperglycaemia

• Registration Number: PACTR201710002591405
• Lead Sponsor: Walter Sisulu University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Age: 18-65 years
Weight: 40-90 kg
ASA: 1 and 2
Scheduled lower limb surgery under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria

Diabetes mellitus or any other condition with abnormal glucose metabolism
Drugs: Ascorbic acid, Steroids, Adrenergic drugs
Low Haemoglobin < 8mg/dl (equivalent to a low haematocrit of 24%)
Known allergy to HES products
Patients with a history of Renal or Cardiac (NYHA class 3 and 4) dysfunction
Coagulation disorders
Patients with significant blood loss requiring a blood transfusion

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Blood Glucose Level