Using a blood pressure alert tool during major abdominal surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special computer tool (called the Hypotension Prediction Index) can help anesthesiologists keep your blood pressure from dropping too low during major abdominal surgery. By using this tool, doctors hope to reduce the risk of low blood pressure during surgery and improve safety for older frail adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 61 years of age or older
- Your doctor has assessed you as frail (a frailty score greater than 2)
- Your physical status is rated as at least ASA 2 (you have a mild or more serious health condition)
- You are having a major abdominal surgery (laparoscopic or open) that is planned to last longer than 3 hours
- You will have an arterial line (a small tube in your wrist or groin) to monitor your blood pressure continuously during surgery
- You are able to provide written consent before surgery
- You do NOT have severe heart rhythm problems (like atrial fibrillation) or severe aortic stenosis
- Your blood pressure is not too high or too low before surgery, and you do not have advanced kidney disease (on dialysis or very low kidney function)
- Your surgery is not an organ transplant, kidney, liver with hilar blockage, or a surgery that intentionally lowers blood pressure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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