PoCUS Guided Fluids to Prevent Post-induction Hypotension
Canada40 participantsStarted 2022-07-05
Plain-language summary
Hypotension is a common side-effect of general anesthesia induction, and is related to adverse outcomes, including a significantly increased risk of one-year mortality. Hypovolemia is a significant risk factor, and optimized fluid therapy remains the cornerstone of its treatment. Ultrasound measurements of inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter with respiration have been recommended as rapid and noninvasive methods for estimating volume status. Several recent studies reported that preoperative IVC ultrasound has a reliable predicting ability of arterial hypotension after the induction of general anesthesia. The practical effect of optimizing fluid status before surgery using this ability has not been studied. Our hypothesis is that preoperative ultrasound-guided intravenous fluid bolus administration may reduce the incidence of hypotension after the induction of general anesthesia in adults presenting for elective non-cardiac, non-obstetric surgery
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-70 years
* Elective surgery
* IVC-CI ≥ 43% on their preoperative POCUS scan.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hypotension, defined as MAP below 65 mmhg, prior to the induction of general anesthesia.
* Treated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) on the day of surgery.
* Patients with heart failure with ejection fraction (EF) \< 40%.
* Patients with documented acute or chronic renal failure.
* Patients with neuraxial blockade (epidural or spinal) performed before induction of general anesthesia.
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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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?
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What they're measuring
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Difference in the incidence of hypotension after induction of general anesthesia
Timeframe: 20 minutes from the induction of general anesthesia