Internal Jugular Vein Ultrasound for Predicting Hypotension in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Not applicable- observational study.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension, Geriatric, Internal Jugular Vein, Ultrasonography. Basic parameters: from 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
The Role of Internal Jugular Vein Ultrasonography in Predicting Hypotension in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study (Protocol ID: 2023-12/509)
Overview
Spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension is a common and clinically significant complication in geriatric patients. Accurate preoperative assessment of intravascular volume status may help identify patients at risk. Internal jugular vein (IJV) ultrasonography is a noninvasive and easily applicable bedside method that reflects venous volume status. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the role of preoperative IJV ultrasonographic measurements in predicting hypotension following spinal anesthesia in geriatric patients. Patients aged 65 years and older undergoing elective surgery under spinal anesthesia will be included. Preoperative IJV diameter, cross-sectional area, and collapsibility index will be measured using ultrasonography. Hemodynamic parameters will be monitored intraoperatively, and the occurrence of hypotension after spinal anesthesia will be recorded. The predictive value of IJV ultrasonographic parameters for post-spinal hypotension will be analyzed
Detailed description
Spinal anesthesia is widely used in geriatric patients; however, hypotension following spinal anesthesia remains a frequent and clinically relevant complication in this population. Age-related physiological changes and reduced cardiovascular reserve increase susceptibility to hemodynamic instability. Therefore, identifying patients at risk of hypotension before spinal anesthesia is of clinical importance.
Assessment of intravascular volume status may contribute to predicting post-spinal hypotension. Ultrasonographic evaluation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) provides a noninvasive, bedside method reflecting venous filling and volume status. Parameters such as IJV diameter, cross-sectional area, and collapsibility index have been proposed as potential predictors of hypotension.
This prospective observational study will include patients aged 65 years and older undergoing elective surgery under spinal anesthesia. Preoperative ultrasonographic measurements of the IJV will be performed in the supine position prior to spinal anesthesia. Hemodynamic parameters, including systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate, will be recorded before and after spinal anesthesia. Hypotension will be defined according to predefined criteria and documented during the intraoperative period.
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative IJV ultrasonographic measurements for hypotension following spinal anesthesia in geriatric patients.
Interventions
- Other Not applicable- observational study
Not applicable- observational study
Primary outcome measures
- Post-spinal hypotension [Time frame: From spinal anesthesia administration up to 90 minutes intraoperatively.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age ≥65 years
- Scheduled to undergo surgery under spinal anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
- Able and willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Did not provide written informed consent
- Undergoing emergency surgery
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m²
- Receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Pre-spinal systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg or mean arterial pressure <70 mmHg
- Unable to tolerate the supine position
- Left ventricular ejection fraction <40%
- Requiring sedoanalgesia in addition to spinal anesthesia or conversion to general anesthesia
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital — Ankara
Publications
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Identifiers
NCT: NCT07411313 · 2023-12/509