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Individualized Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) on Oxygenation, Hemodynamics, and Early Postoperative Atelectasis in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Hemodynamic Variable
Postoperative Atelectasis
Positive End-expiratory Pressure
Interventions
Other: Individualized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPIND)
Other: Positive end-expiratory pressure 5 (PEEP 5)
Registration Number
NCT06115668
Lead Sponsor
Tanta University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative individualized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPIND) titration, compared to fixed positive end-expiratory pressure of 5 cmH2O, on oxygenation, hemodynamic variables, and early postoperative complications in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Detailed Description

Obesity is a major health problem, and the incidence is increasing worldwide. So far, the only treatment for morbid obesity with good long-term results is bariatric surgery.

Obese patients have unique respiratory physiology and ventilatory mechanics characteristics. Their lung function is impaired due to the reduction of oxygen reserve, functional residual capacity, and lung compliance. In addition, they frequently present with respiratory comorbidities, which increases the risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) such as atelectasis especially after procedures under general anesthesia. Atelectasis has been hypothesized as a main cause of postoperative hypoxemia.

To reduce the incidence of atelectasis, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and recruitment maneuvers are used as a protective lung strategy to improve gas exchange and lung mechanics through reopening collapsed alveoli and maintaining the aeration of lungs. Application of PEEP may also eliminate auto-PEEP without increasing plateau pressure.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age from 21 to 60 years.
  • Both sexes.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class I-III
  • Patients who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who are unwilling to participate in the study
  • Actively smokers.
  • Patients who had a history of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or bronchial asthma.
  • Patients who are receiving renal replacement therapy prior to surgery.
  • Patients who had a history of heart failure.
  • Pregnant.
  • Patients who have allergies to any drug used in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Individualized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPIND)Individualized positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPIND)Patients who will receive the individualized positive end-expiratory pressure.
Positive end-expiratory pressure 5 (PEEP 5)Positive end-expiratory pressure 5 (PEEP 5)Patients will receive fixed positive end-expiratory pressure(= 5 cmH2O) as a control group
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intraoperative oxygenationOne hour after extubation

Intraoperative oxygenation which will be assessed by P/F ratio (the ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2 in mmHg) to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2 expressed as a fraction, not a percentage).

PaO2/FiO2: will be measured at before induction of anesthesia, immediately after intubation, after PEEP titration, one hour after pneumoperitoneum, before extubation, one hour after extubation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean arterial pressure(MAP)One hour after extubation

Mean arterial pressure will be measured before induction of anesthesia, immediately after intubation, after positive End-Expiratory Pressure titration, one hour after pneumoperitoneum, before extubation, and one hour after extubation.

Dosage of vasopressorsTill the end of surgery

The total volume of the administered vasopressors will be recorded.

Heart rate(HR)One hour after extubation

Heart rate will be measured before induction of anesthesia, immediately after intubation, after positive End-Expiratory Pressure titration, one hour after pneumoperitoneum, before extubation, and one hour after extubation.

Lung ultrasound scores12 hours postoperatively

Lung ultrasound scans will be performed 3 times for each patient, before induction of anesthesia, one hour after extubation and 12 hours postoperatively.

Patients will be scanned in the supine position as follows: Each hemithorax will be divided into 6 regions using 3 longitudinal lines (parasternal, anterior, and posterior axillary) and 2 axial lines (one above the diaphragm and the other 1 cm above the nipples). The 12-lung regions will be scanned sequentially from right to left, cranial to caudal and anterior to posterior. Each region will be assessed using a 2-dimensional view with the probe placed parallel to the ribs. The degree of B-lines will be divided into 4 grades according to lung ultrasound score for consolidation and aeration and scored between 0 and 3:

(0) fewer than 3 isolated B-lines.

1. multiple well-defined B-lines.

2. multiple coalescent B-lines.

3. white lung.

Early postoperative pulmonary complicationFirst 24 hours postoperatively

Any early postoperative pulmonary complication in the first postoperative 24 hours will be recorded.

Volume of total fluid infusionTill the end of surgery

The total volume of the administered fluids will be recorded.

Length of hospital stay28 days postoperatively

Time from admission till hospital discharge

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta University

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Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt

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