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The Effect of Anesthesia Type on Pulmonary Function

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Anesthesia
Geriatric Patients
Registration Number
NCT03399201
Lead Sponsor
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Brief Summary

The role of neuraxial anesthesia in preventing respiratory complications is a controversial in elderly patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits of neuraxial anesthesia on pulmonary function during post-operative term in geriatric patients undergoing to elective non-abdominal surgery.

Detailed Description

Sixty elder patients will be randomly assigned to General anesthesia or Neuraxial anesthesia groups. Spirometry, will be performed at pre-operative and post-operative terms. Pulmonary function tests will be evaluated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • 65 years of age
  • Undergoing non-abdominal surgery under anesthesia in supine position
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Hematological disease
  • Undergoing Abdominal surgery
  • Non-supine position during surgery
  • Nicotine Abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The changes on peak expiratory flow (PEF)At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours

Peak expiratory flow (PEF) will be measured by the spirometer

The changes on forced expiratory volume in 1 sAt Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours

Forced expiratory volume in 1 s will be measured via spirometer

The changes on forced vital capacityAt Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours

Forced vital capacity will be measured via spirometer

The changes on mid-expiratory flow (MEF 25-75)At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours

mid-expiratory flow (MEF 25-75) will be measured via spirometer

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gaziosmanpasa University Hospital

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Tokat, Merkez, Turkey

Gaziosmanpasa University Hospital
🇹🇷Tokat, Merkez, Turkey

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