Neurological physical exam is a very important outcome that should be evaluated as soon as possible after every lumbar procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the neurological physical examination time after lumbar procedures.
Neurological physical exam is a very important outcome that should be evaluated as soon as possible after every lumbar procedures. By that early postoperative neurological complications can be revealed and early interventions planned. The aim of this study was to evaluate the neurological physical examination time after lumbar procedures. Two routinely used different reversal agents (neostigmine or sugammadex) were compared according reversal times and muscle strength on PACU admission.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
107
Neurological physical exam is performed in all patients at the OR table, immediately after the operation.
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Neurological physical examination time
Neurological physical examination time
Time frame: postoperative first 30 minutes
Muscle strength at PACU transfer
Muscle strength at PACU transfer (evaluated with a 5 point scale) 0/5: no contraction in muscles 1/5: muscle flicker but no movement 2/5: movement possible bıt not against gravity (test the joint in its horizontal plane) 3/5: moment possible against gravity but not against resistance by the examiner 4/5: movement possible against resistance by the examiner 5/5: normal strength
Time frame: postoperative first 60 minutes
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