Ultrasound to prevent low blood pressure during hip surgery
This study looks at whether using ultrasound to check the neck arteries before surgery can help doctors predict and prevent low blood pressure during hip replacement surgery done with spinal anesthesia. If you are 65 or older and having this surgery, this could help make your procedure safer.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are scheduled for a hip replacement surgery
- You will receive spinal anesthesia (numbs the lower body) for the surgery
- You are in generally good health or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I, II, or III)
- You do not have severe narrowing of the neck arteries, heart rhythm problems, severe heart valve disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You do not have liver or kidney problems, an infection at the injection site, or other reasons that would prevent spinal anesthesia
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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