None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 6% Hydroxyethyl starch-450,Dextran-40: preloading dose 10ml/kg
Control Intervention1: Ringer'
s lactate solution: preloading dose 20ml/kg
Sponsors
nil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA grade 1, nondiabetic patients, 20 to 60 years of age, weighing 40 to 70 kg, undergoing elective lower limb or lower abdominal surgical procedures ,which were anticipated to complete within 2 hours,
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients on regular use of steroids and ascorbic acid, Diabetic patients,Similarly, patients with a low haematocrit (PCV<30%), procedures prolonged due to anaesthetic or surgical complications ,or cases requiring blood transfusion due to more than predicted intraoperative blood loss and Patients developing an allergic reaction to the study fluids were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Raised capillary blood glucose levels with all fluids.Timepoint: upto 3 hours post surgery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dextran-40 raises the blood sugar level, which goes well above physiological limits.Timepoint: upto 4 hours post surgery. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Abhiruchi Patki
Outcome results
None listed