Aneurysm
Conditions
Keywords
Aortic aneurysm repair
Brief summary
To compare CO values obtained by the lithium indicator dilution method and pulse power analysis before, during and after anaesthesia and surgery for the elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. This will enable us to determine how often and when calibration of the pulse power analysis derived CO is required.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients presenting for elective abdominal aortic and extent 4 thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Exclusion criteria
* Patients not giving informed consent. * Patients under the age of 18 years. * Patients who may be pregnant * Patients with learning disabilities. * Rhythm other than sinus rhythm. * Patients on oral lithium therapy. * Patients less than 40kg * Patients with severe mitral regurgitation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiac output | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arterial Pressure | — |
Countries
United Kingdom