Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
Effect of pneumatic leg compression on post‐induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot‐assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a double‐blind randomised controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
Pneumatic leg compression reduced post-induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
Study context
- Population
- Elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
- Participants
- 50 vs 50
- Comparison
- Pneumatic leg compression vs Control
- Pneumatic leg compressionn = 50
- Controln = 50reference
- Primary endpoint
- Incidence of post-induction hypotension (SBP < 90 mmHg during the first 20 min after induction)
- Follow-up
- First 20 min after induction
Methodological detailsdouble-blind
- Double-blind
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
P < 0.001
Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| AUC of SBP · first 20 min after inductionIncreased with pneumatic leg compression | P = 0.001 |
Lowest systolic, diastolic and mean BP · 20 min after induction
- Significantly greater in the pneumatic leg compression group than control
Safety
Pneumatic leg compression-related complications (peripheral neuropathy, compartment syndrome, extensive bullae, pulmonary thromboembolism)
- No pneumatic leg compression-related complications
Original publication
Effect of pneumatic leg compression on post‐induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot‐assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a double‐blind randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia. Published 1 March 2023. doi:10.
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