Neuroanaesthesia & neurocritical care
Effects of goal-directed fluid management guided by a non-invasive device on the incidence of postoperative complications in neurosurgery: a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
The rate of postoperative complications was comparable between groups.
Study context
- Population
- Adults scheduled for elective neurosurgeryenrollment target
- Participants
- 34 adults
- Comparison
- GDT guided by non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring vs standard therapy
- Primary endpoint
- Safety and feasibility of GDHT (feasibility criteria; adverse events)
Methodological detailspilot and feasibility, single-centre
- Pilot and feasibility
- Single-centre
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Feasibility and safety
- Unsatisfactory brain tissue relaxation after surgery or brain edema requiring therapy (during surgery or 24 h after), either group
- 0
Further findings
Major postoperative complications
P = 0.105
Safety
Events
| Outcome | GDHT | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Unsatisfactory brain tissue relaxation or brain edema requiring therapy · during surgery or 24 h after surgery | 0 | 0 |
Original publication
Effects of goal-directed fluid management guided by a non-invasive device on the incidence of postoperative complications in neurosurgery: a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial. Perioper Med (Lond). Published 5 July 2023. doi:10.
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