Health Condition 1: K918- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: TRANSCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATION (TTNS): The active (negative) electrode is placed approximately 5 cm above the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia, along the course of the
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elective and Emergency Bowel Surgery (small or large bowel resection and anastomosis for both Benign and Malignant). Stoma Reversal. ASA Physical Status (I-III). Give written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known Peripheral Neuropathy (which might affect tibial nerve stimulation). Presence of Cardiac Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator. Chronic Gastrointestinal motility Disorders (Gastroparesis. Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction IBS). Drugs(cholinergic) Stoma formation Refusing to Participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time(hours) to first documented bowel soundTimepoint: Time(hours)- 6 HRS TO 72 HRS. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first passage of flatus (hours). Time to first passage of stool (hours). Length of hospital Stay (days). Incidence of Complications due to TTNS.Timepoint: Time(hours)- 6 HRS TO 72 HRS. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactABHINAV KUMAR
AIIMS NEW DELHI
Outcome results
None listed