The role of neuraxial anesthesia in preventing respiratory complications is a controversial in elderly patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits of neuraxial anesthesia on pulmonary function during post-operative term in geriatric patients undergoing to elective non-abdominal surgery.
Sixty elder patients will be randomly assigned to General anesthesia or Neuraxial anesthesia groups. Spirometry, will be performed at pre-operative and post-operative terms. Pulmonary function tests will be evaluated.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
induction with the intravenous anesthetic (Propofol) and maintenance with the inhalational anesthetic (Sevoflurane)
Spinal anesthesia will be applied via the local anesthetic ( Bupivacaine).
Pulmonary function will be evaluated via the portable spirometer (MIR Spirodoc, Spirodoc®, Roma, Italy)
Gaziosmanpasa University Hospital
Tokat Province, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
The changes on forced vital capacity
Forced vital capacity will be measured via spirometer
Time frame: At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours
The changes on forced expiratory volume in 1 s
Forced expiratory volume in 1 s will be measured via spirometer
Time frame: At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours
The changes on mid-expiratory flow (MEF 25-75)
mid-expiratory flow (MEF 25-75) will be measured via spirometer
Time frame: At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours
The changes on peak expiratory flow (PEF)
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) will be measured by the spirometer
Time frame: At Preoperative, postoperative 2. hours, postoperative 24. hours
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