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Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture and Postoperative Oxygenation

Recruitingn/aAges 65 Years - anyAllUniversity of Lisbon
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

With this study, the investigators intend to measure oxygen saturation before and after hip surgery in the context of proximal femur fracture, comparing two types of anesthesia (general or spinal). The investigators also intend to study the effects of the two anesthetic techniques on sleep apnea, delirium, respiratory complications, and length of hospital stay. This is an observational study, in which oxygen is measured at the fingertip with a sensor and a bracelet, without any intervention, inconvenience, or discomfort for the participant. Data will be collected on: respiratory complications, sleep apnea, delirium, length of hospital stay, and survival. Data will be collected in the operating room and wards of Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal over a period of approximately 24 hours after the participant's operation. Information about participant's health and co-morbidities will

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * hospital admission for hip fracture; * scheduled for hip fracture surgery; * age above 65 years, both genders; * capable of consent or consent by responsible person; Exclusion Criteria: * hip fracture during hospitalization (not present upon admission) * patient refusal to participate
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Northern Lisbon Hospital Center
Lisbon, Portugal
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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