Evaluation of Goal-Directed Intraoperative Hemodynamic Optimization Protocol
United States330 participantsStarted 2013-11
Plain-language summary
As part of a quality assurance program, the Department of Anesthesiology implemented a Goal-Directed Fluid Management training course for all physicians and nurses to provide goal-directed fluid management. We intend to assess whether there has been any improvement in patient outcomes by analyzing de-identified clinical information that are readily available via the medical center electronic medical record system. The time-frame we are interested in is one year before and one year after the Goal-Directed Fluid Management training curriculum (June 15, 2011 to September 15, 2013).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years or older,
* Patients undergoing one or more of the following high risk surgeries: liver resection, pancreatectomy, cancer debulking, colorectal surgery,
* Surgical procedures must be projected to last longer than 2 hours,
* Patients receiving
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant
* Under 18 years of age
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The difference in length of stay in the hospital after surgery between pre-curriculum and post-curriculum cohorts.
Timeframe: records will be assessed an expected average of 1 year before curriculum (June 2011) and 1 year after curriculum (September 2013) June 15, 2011- September 15, 2013