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Effects of Low-Flow Anesthesia on Hemodynamic Parameters and Oxygenation in Morbidly Obese Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Morbid Obesity
Hemodynamic Instability
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: hemodynamic parameters
Diagnostic Test: arterial blood gase
Registration Number
NCT03721536
Lead Sponsor
Inonu University
Brief Summary

Low-flow anesthesia has been used for years with positive results, but its effects on hemodynamic parameters and oxygenation are not clearly known in high-risk morbidly obese patients who are prone to pulmonary dysfunction related to the obesity. Therefore, this prospective randomized study aimed to compare the effects of low-flow (0.75 L/min) and normal-flow (1.5 L/min) anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters and oxygenation in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Detailed Description

Low-flow anesthesia has several potential benefits. It improves the flow dynamics of the inhaled air, increase mucociliary clearance, maintain body temperature, reduce fluid loss, result in savings of up to 75% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce treatment costs (10 - 13). However, it is necessary to examine whether the reduction of fresh gas flow affects the quality and safety of anesthesia management, especially during high-risk operations such as laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Low-flow anesthesia has been used for years with positive results, but its effects on hemodynamic parameters and oxygenation are not clearly known in high-risk morbidly obese patients who are prone to pulmonary dysfunction related to the obesity. Therefore, this prospective randomized study aimed to compare the effects of low-flow (0.75 L/min) and normal-flow (1.5 L/min) anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters and oxygenation in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  • Morbidly obese patients with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) scores of III-IV,
  • Aged 18-65 years old,
  • BMI>40
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus,
  • Cardiovascular disease,
  • Pulmonary disease,
  • Cerebrovascular disease,
  • Drug and alcohol addiction.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
low-flow anesthesiahemodynamic parametersPatients in low-flow anesthesia receive a fresh gas flow of 4 L/min for the first 10 minutes and were then maintain with a fresh gas flow of 0.75 L/min. Patients will be monitored for hemodynamic parameters during the perioperative period. Arterial blood gase will be analyzed for the oxygenation.
low-flow anesthesiaarterial blood gasePatients in low-flow anesthesia receive a fresh gas flow of 4 L/min for the first 10 minutes and were then maintain with a fresh gas flow of 0.75 L/min. Patients will be monitored for hemodynamic parameters during the perioperative period. Arterial blood gase will be analyzed for the oxygenation.
normal-flow anesthesiaarterial blood gasePatients in normal-flow anesthesia received a fresh gas flow of 4 L/min for the first 10 minutes and were then maintained with a fresh gas flow of 1.5 L/min. Patients will be monitored for hemodynamic parameters during the perioperative period. Arterial blood gase will be analyzed for the oxygenation.
normal-flow anesthesiahemodynamic parametersPatients in normal-flow anesthesia received a fresh gas flow of 4 L/min for the first 10 minutes and were then maintained with a fresh gas flow of 1.5 L/min. Patients will be monitored for hemodynamic parameters during the perioperative period. Arterial blood gase will be analyzed for the oxygenation.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The level of partial oxygen pressureFrom beginning of Anesthesia induction to the end of anesthesia (during perioperative period)

The level of partial oxygen pressure is measured as mmHg in arterial blood gase analysis

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Heart rateFrom beginning of Anesthesia induction to the end of anesthesia (during perioperative period)

Heart rate is measured as beats/minute on the anesthesia monitor

Mean arterial pressureFrom beginning of Anesthesia induction to the end of anesthesia (during perioperative period)

Mean arterial pressure is measured as mmHg on the anesthesia monitor

Peripheral oxygen saturationFrom beginning of Anesthesia induction to the end of anesthesia (during perioperative period)

Peripheral oxygen saturation is measured as percentage (%) on the anesthesia monitor

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sedat Akbas

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Malatya, Türkiye-Türkçe, Turkey

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