Evaluation of Hemodynamics and Amount of Blood Flowing Through the Kidneys by Measuring Some Physiological Substances in Blood and Urines

Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to verify any existing relationship between mixed oxygen saturation (from central venous catheter) and urinary sodium, potassium, chloride in determining the volemic state and renal perfusion of patients undergoing major surgical interventions.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Hypovolemia Renal Hypoperfusion

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * thoracic-abdominal major surgical operations * placing of a central venous catheter and urinary catheter * age 18-75 * ASA class I-III Exclusion Criteria: * age above 75 or under 18 * ASA class IV * trauma, sepsis and/or heart-lung failure * liver transplantation * kidney transplantation * pre-existing renal failure * pregnant patients * patients unable to give their written consent

Locations (1)

Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova

Padua, Padova, Italy

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Determination of mixed oxygen saturation in central venous blood (ScvO2) and three urinary electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride)

Time frame: During the stay of the patient in the operating room (in average 6 hours) and the eventual stay in the post-surgery intensive care unit (in average 1 day)

Central Contacts

Andrea Bortolato, M.D.

CONTACT

+393316169933 freeandrea.b@libero.it

Paolo Feltracco, M.D.

CONTACT

+393493410225 paolofeltracco@inwind.it

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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