Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
Ashraf A Mohamed
South Egypt Cancer Institute,
Egypt
Research Article
Influence of Thigh Tourniquet Release on Cardiovascular Parameters While Operated Limb in Elevated Position
Author(s): Ashraf A Mohamed and Hatem H MaghrabyAshraf A Mohamed and Hatem H Maghraby
Background: Release of pneumatic tourniquet causes hypotension, tachycardia and compensatory increase in cardiac index.
Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the effect of tourniquet release on cardiovascular parameters while operated leg in 20 degrees up position.
Design: Prospective randomized comparative study.
Setting: University hospital.
Methods: This study included 60 patients, ASA I scheduled for meniscal surgery through knee arthroscopy under general anesthesia. Patients were divided into two groups: group C (n=30) in which tourniquet was deflated with leg in neutral position while group S (n=30) tourniquet was released with leg in 20 degrees up position. Cardiovascular parameters displayed by ccNexfin monitor eg cardiac output (COP), cardiac i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000689