To Evaluate the Effects of Heating Device (Electronic Moxibustion) in Patients With Intradialytic...
Hemodialysis-Induced SymptomIntra-dialytic HypotensionThe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of heating device among otherwise stable patients with intradialytic hypotension
Determination of Remifentanil's ED50 for Rapid Sequence Intubation Avoiding Bradycardia and Hypotension...
BradycardiaHypotensionThis study will find the median effective dose of remifentanil for rapid sequence intubation which avoids bradycardia and hypotension
IMPACT (Improving Plasma Collection) Clinical Trial
Apheresis Related HypotensionProspective, multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical trial to study the safety and effectiveness of a novel plasma collection system software.
The Influence of Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Firefighter Cardiovascular Health Under Exercise Conditions...
Cardiovascular DiseasesPost-Exercise HypotensionSudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one cause of on-duty firefighter death. It is most likely to occur in adults who are not physically fit that engage in sudden vigorous exercise. Cardiorespiratory physical fitness (also known as aerobic fitness) is a major heart disease risk factor. In FIT and FIRED UP, the study investigators looked at the influence of cardiorespiratory fitness on blood pressure, heart rate, and other heart markers taken from the blood before and after a vigorous exercise test to maximal effort among firefighters from a local fire department in Connecticut. In addition, the investigators also looked at how lifestyle habits including physical activity, nutrition, stress, and sleep may influence our findings. It was hypothesized that aerobically fit firefighters would show less stress on their heart than unfit firefighters.
The Effect of Intravenous Granisetron and Ondansetron in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
VomitingPostoperative2 moreThis study compared the effects of prophylactic intravenous (IV) infusion of ondansetron and granisetron before the spinal anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing elective cesarean section.
Effect of Preload on Bladder Retention Volume During Spinal Anesthesia
DiuresisBladder Retention Volume1 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the influence of different fluid infusions on the quantity of bladder retention after spinal anesthesia. This study should determine if this increase in bladder retention is significant and relevant.
Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension in Autonomic Failure
Autonomic FailureOrthostatic HypotensionThe autonomic nervous system serves multiple regulatory functions in the body, including the regulation of blood pressure and heart rate, gut motility, sweating and sexual function. There are several diseases characterized by abnormal function of the autonomic nervous system. Medications can also alter autonomic function. Impairment of the autonomic nervous system by diseases or drugs may lead to several symptoms, including blood pressure problems (e.g., high blood pressure lying down and low blood pressure on standing), sweating abnormalities, constipation or diarrhea and sexual dysfunction. Because treatment options for these patients are limited. We propose to study patients autonomic failure and low blood pressure upon standing and determine the cause of their disease by history and examination and their response to autonomic testing which have already been standardized in our laboratory. Based on their possible cause, we will tests different medications that may alleviate their symptoms.
Comparison of Conventional Fluid Management Protocol With Targeted Pleth Variability Index (PVI)...
Intraoperative HypotensionIntraoperative Complications4 moreThis study aims to compare the volume management methods performed by using conventional method and PVI monitoring in intraoperative fluid treatment during bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and total hysterectomy operation.
Hypotension Prediction Index in Major Gastrointestinal Surgery
the Effect of Hypotension Prediction Index ApplicationIntraoperative hypotension (IOH) is defined as a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of < 65mmHg during surgery. Patients undergoing major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, such as esophagectomy with reconstruction, are at a high-risk of IOH because such surgeries typically require more than 3h to complete and require blood transfusion or inotrope administration. Critically, these surgeries involve organ removal or substitute connection, which require wound or flap anastomosis. IOH is believed to be associated with postoperative anastomosis necrosis. It increases the risk of postoperative intrathoracic or abdominal infection, resulting in septic shock, postoperative major organ dysfunction and mortality. The data of TWA-MAP< 65mmHg in the HPI guidance group will be significantly lower than that in the group without HPI guidance.
Taylor's Approach vs Lumbar Approach for Spinal Anesthesia
Spinal AnesthesiaSpinal anesthesia is a common technique for providing anesthesia for knee joint replacement surgery. The investigators wish to demonstrate that using a lower approach to spinal anesthetic (Taylor's approach of L5-S1) causes less low blood pressure while still providing adequate anesthesia for knee joint replacement surgery than a higher approach (L3-L4).