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Effectiveness of Modified Ophthalmic Draping Method in Preventing Carbon Dioxide Accumulation in Patient Undergoing Eye Surgery Under Local Anesthesia

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
To Prevent Hypercarbia Under the Opthalmology Drape During Surgery.
To Prevent Hypothermia During Opthalmology Surgery.
Registration Number
NCT02036034
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaya
Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that this modified ophthalmic draping will reduce the accumulation and rebreathing of carbon dioxide during eye surgery.

Detailed Description

Majority of eye surgery has been widely done under local anesthesia provided by the ophthalmologist with or without sedation.The surgical drapes used often covers the patients face and beyond in order to maintain sterility of the surgical field. This can lead to accumulation of carbon dioxide under ophthalmic drapes due to the exhaled carbon dioxide escapes incompletely through the drapes;hence results in an increase of carbon dioxide in the ambient air surrounding the patient's head.This causes an increase in arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure and thus hyperventilation and patient discomfort with restlessness and unable to stay still during the surgery.

In recent years,several types of ophthalmic drapes have been produced.This study is look for possible difference in accumulation of carbon dioxide under the standard ophthalmic drapes compared to the modified draping.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA physical status I,II OR III,adult aged 40 to 80 years old,scheduled to undergo elective eye surgery under local anaesthetic at UMMC will be enrolled in this study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pre-existing pulmonary disease,psychological disorders,neurological disorder and patient required sedation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
transcutaneous CO2 level in mmHg under surgical drape with forced air warmer10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes

baseline transcutanoeus CO2 level will be taken before surgical draping. After draping, CO2 level will be measured with transcutaneous CO2 frome earlobe at 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Malaya Medical Center

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

University Malaya Medical Center
🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

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