The Ability of Perfusion Index and Positional Perfusion Index Variation to Predict Spinal Anesthesia-induced Hypotension in Elderly Patients

Cairo University68 enrolled

Overview

In this study, we will test the ability of positional perfusion index variation to predict post-spinal anesthesia hypotension in elderly patients.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension

Interventions

positional perfusion index variationDEVICE

positional perfusion index variation to predict spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in elderly patients

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years of age or more. * ASA score I \& II. * Patients scheduled for surgeries under spinal anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Negative consent. * pre-existing hypertension * Diabetes mellitus or autonomic neuropathy. * Emergency operations. * Absolute contraindications or failure to perform spinal anesthesia.

Locations (1)

Cairo university hospital

Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The sensitivity of perfusion index postural change in predicting spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in elderly patients.

The sensitivity of incremental change of a measured perfusion index pre and post spinal anesthesia

Time frame: 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia

Secondary Outcomes

incidence of spinal anesthesia induced hypotension in elderly

Time frame: 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia

• The sensitivity of supine perfusion index to predict spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in elderly patients.

Time frame: 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia

• The sensitivity of sitting perfusion index to predict spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in elderly patients.

Time frame: 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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