Comparison of Different EtCO2 Levels in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

• Conditions: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

• Registration Number: NCT03472209
• Lead Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Brief Summary

We aimed to evaluate the different ETCO2 levels (with the help of ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter) in preventing gynecological laparoscopic surgeons' postoperative nausea induced by intracranial pressure change due to pneumoperitoneum and trandelenburg position.

Detailed Description

Although gynecologic laparoscopic surgery is a preferred technique in recent years due to its minimally invasive technique, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is 53-72%. In such operations, intra-abdominal pressure due to trandelenburg position and carbondioxide insufflation causes intra-cranial venous obstruction and intra-cranial pressure increase. In addition, intra-cranial blood flow and ultimately intra-cranial pressure increase due to gravity and increased venous return resistance (peripheral vascular resistance). Intra-cranial CO2 concentration increase results in intra-cranial vascular dilatation, followed by ICP increase. High intracranial pressure may cause an increase in the incidence of PONV after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter with USG, a noninvasive method for detecting intracranial pressure increases, has been used frequently in intensive care units in recent years. we aimed to evaluate the different ETCO2 levels (during the operation with 10 minute intervals, and also with the help of ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter) in preventing gynecological laparoscopic surgeons' postoperative nausea induced by intracranial pressure change due to pneumoperitoneum and trandelenburg position.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-01-22
• Study First Submitted: 2018-03-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-03-20
• Study First Posted: 2018-03-21
• Primary Completion: 2019-05-15
• Status Verified: 2019-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-11-05
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-06
• Study Completion: 2020-11-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

25-50 age, ASA I / II, BMI: 18-33 kg/m2, operation time: 50-130 min., gynecological laparoscopy

Exclusion Criteria

In previous operations, Patients with postoperative nausea-vomiting (PONV) history, Smoking, Vehicle stays, Liver and kidney dysfunction, Abnormal fluid electrolyte balance, Gastrointestinal system disease, Preoperative antiemetic drug use, Cerebral disease,dysrhythmia

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
EtCO2	During the operation (in 10 minutes interval)	End tidal carbondioxide

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi; 🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey

Karadeniz Technical University, Dept Obs and Gyn / Anestesiology; 🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey