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A Trial of Adding Lung Protective Strategies to Existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols and Its Effects on Improving Post-Operative Lung Function

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Surgery
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Registration Number
NCT04411186
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to determine whether the addition of lung protective strategies to existing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for colorectal surgeries and hepatobiliary surgeries will improve post-operative lung function.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • All subjects going for scheduled colorectal or hepatobiliary surgery at the MUSC ART hospital who would normally be utilizing the existing ERAS protocols
  • English speaking
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Ages 18 years and older
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency cases
  • Pregnant subjects-confirmed by pre-operative urine pregnancy test
  • Subjects with unique lung pathologies including, but not limited to: advanced pulmonary fibrosis, lung transplantation recipients, end stage COPD, pulmonary Hypertension
  • Subjects on home O2

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inspiratory Capacity2 hours

The primary outcome of interest is the inspiratory capacity obtained in the PACU via the incentive spirometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Oxygen Saturation (SPO2) Trends2 hours

Numerical value for SPO2 trends in 15 min intervals in the Post Operative Care Unit (PACU)

Incidence of Supplemental Oxygen Requirements2 hours

Recording of use or lack thereof of supplemental oxygen in PACU in 15 minute intervals.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University of South Carolina

🇺🇸

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Medical University of South Carolina
🇺🇸Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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