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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 20–100 scheduled for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia 2. Able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age 100 years 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 3. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to fentanyl or related medications 4. Morbid obesity (BMI = 35 kg/m²) 5. Anticipated need for postoperative mechanical ventilation 6. High risk of intraoperative continuous bleeding 7. Severe pulmonary dysfunction or abnormal pulmonary function test requiring intervention 8. Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate effectively 9. Expected need for positive airway pressure therapy (e.g., NIPPV) in PACU 10. ASA physical status = IV 11. Planned postoperative ICU admission 12. Refusal to participate in the study 13. Any other condition deemed inappropriate for participation by the investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arterial PaCO2 on the first ABGA at 15 minutes after PACU arrival | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NRS pain score in PACU;Administration of rescue analgesics in PACU (presence, type, and dosage);Incidence of postoperative nausea or vomiting (PONV) during hospitalization;Incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications within 30 days;Incidence of acute kidney injury within 30 days | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Kyung Hee University Hospital