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Identifying Patients in Risk of Post-operative Complications Using PACU Discharge Criteria

Completed
Conditions
Complication,Postoperative
Post-Op Complication
Registration Number
NCT04188093
Lead Sponsor
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Brief Summary

In the Postoperative Care Unit surgical patients are monitored closely to ensure safe condition before transfer to the ward. This study will aim to identify patients in risk of complications on the ward using the national postanesthesia care unit (PACU) discharge criteria, a modified Aldretes score. Secondary to identify patients in risk of micro events as detected by continuous monitoring of vital signs on the ward.

Detailed Description

Patients undergoing esophageal resection and pancreaticoduodenectomy are at high risk of developing complications after surgery. Described patient groups are monitored for at least 24 hours in PACU before returning to the ward.

In Denmark physiological parameters are assessed in the PACU every hour until discharge using the DASAIM discharge criteria (A modified Aldrete score).

The PACU discharge score is calculated on parameters including sedation, respiratory rate, saturation, systolic blood pressure, puls, physical capability (if epidural or spinal anesthesia), pain in rest, nausea, diuresis and temperature. Each parameter is given a score between 0 and 3. 0 describes no problem and 3 describes a severe problem.

The investigators will investigate the predictive value of the PACU discharge criteria and interventions in the PACU setting, to identify patients at risk of developing postoperative complications. Secondary outcome is micro events on the ward. Patients vital signs are monitored continuously from PACU discharge until the 5th postoperative day. Micro events are defined as deviations of vital parameters from normal range.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Elective surgery
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (KJLC30)
  • Transthoracic esophageal resection without interposition (KJCC10)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients not expected to be able to cooperate
  • Patients not cognitive well (Mini Mental State Examination < 24)
  • Pacemaker
  • Patients with allergies including band aid, plastic and silicone

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical in-hospital complicationsuntil discharge, up to 90 days

Occurence of clinical complications occuring during the hospital stay (pneumonia, myocardial infarction, brain stroke, renal impairment, etc), based upon international definitions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
bradypneaDuring the first 4 postoperative days

respiratory rate \<8/min for 30 minutes, measured by ECG

Severe hypotensionDuring the first 4 postoperative days

Middle arterial blood pressure \<65 for \>29 minutes measured by non-invasive manometer

HypotensionDuring the first 4 postoperative days

Middle arterial blood pressure \<75 for \>29 minutes measured by non-invasive manometer

Very severe desaturationDuring the first 4 postoperative days

Arterial saturation \<80% lasting \>10 minutes per episode, measured by pulse oximeter

TachypneaDuring the first 4 postoperative days

respiratory rate \>20/min for 30 minutes, measured by ECG

Severe tachypneaDuring the first 4 postoperative days

respiratory rate \>30/min for 30 minutes, measured by ECG

Severe desaturationDuring the first 4 postoperative days

Arterial saturation \<85% lasting \>10 minutes per episode, measured by pulse oximeter

Clinical out of hospital complicationsuntil 96 days postoperatively

Occurence of clinical complications occuring after the hospital stay (pneumonia, myocardial infarction, brain stroke, renal impairment, etc), based upon international definitions

BradycardiaDuring the first 4 postoperative days

pulse \<40/min measured by pulse oximeter

TachycardiaDuring the first 4 postoperative days

pulse \>140/min meausured by pulseoximetry

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rigshospitalet

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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