Clinical Research Directory

Hemodynamic Effects of Remimazolam vs Propofol During Robot-assisted Gynecologic Surgery

This single-center study at CHA Ilsan Medical Center compares intraoperative hemodynamics between remimazolam- and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in patients undergoing robot-assisted gynecologic surgery requiring pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning.

Frequency of Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Hypotension in TAVR Patients

Within 30 minutes before anesthesia, acupoint electrical stimulation at different frequencies were applied at Neiguan, Jian Shi, and Baihui. The changes in blood pressure during the anesthesia induction period were compared between the high-frequency group and the low-frequency group.

Crystalloid vs Colloid for Hemodynamics During Anesthesia Induction in TAVR Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the administration of 5 ml/kg of colloid solution prior to anesthesia induction, compared with 5 ml/kg of lactated Ringer's solution, can reduce hemodynamic fluctuations during the induction period (defined as the first 15 minutes after induction) in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Hemodynamic Effects of Surgical Position in Prone vs. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

This prospective, randomized controlled study evaluates the hemodynamic effects of prone and supine positions during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for large kidney stones. Surgical position may influence intraoperative and postoperative hemodynamic stability. Prone positioning can increase intrathoracic pressure and reduce venous return, whereas supine positioning may provide greater hemodynamic stability. A total of 84 patients will be randomized to undergo PNL in prone or supine positions. Primary outcomes include changes in hemodynamic parameters during surgery. Results may guide surgical position selection, especially in patients with potential hemodynamic risk.

Fluid-removal Guided by VeXUS Score With Usual Care in Patients With Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery

Acute kidney injury affects more than 30% of patients after cardiac surgery, and is associated with an excess in mortality. There is a clinical continuum between acute kidney injury (transient if \<48h, persistent if \>48h), the development of acute kidney and chronic renal failure. Each of these entities characterising renal recovery is associated with an increase in long-term morbidity and mortality. Fluid management in patients with acute kidney injury is challenging, as both hypovolaemia and hypervolaemia are detrimental. Venous congestion (reflecting intravascular hypervolaemia), is a well-established haemodynamic factor contributing to acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery. An ultrasound score, based on the venous doppler pattern explored in intra-abdominal organs, has recently been developed and is a better predictor of acute kidney injury than central venous pressure. Whether using the VeXUS score to guide fluid removal in haemodynamically stabilised patients could promote renal recovery after acute kidney injury remains to be investigated. Before designing a large randomised trial to test such a strategy, its feasibility in a pilot randomised trial is assessed.