PACU Stay After THA Under Spinal Anaesthesia, PACU Stay After TKA Under Spinal Anaesthesia
Conditions
Brief summary
To clarify patient related problems in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) immediately after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty.
Detailed description
In this prospective, consecutive, observational cohort study we examine: 1. Patient related problems in the PACU after hip and knee arthroplasty simply to answer the question Why in PACU?, using a modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU. 2. The time spent in PACU with the modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU. 3. If the modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU results in patient related problems in the ward afterwards.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Hvidovre University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* primary, unilateral, total hip or knee arthroplasty by one of three surgeons using the same technique, and under spinal anaesthesia
Exclusion criteria
* Bilateral arthroplasty * Revision arthroplasty * General anaesthesia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to meet PACU discharge criteria | 3 hours |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Actual discharge time from PACU | 3 hours |
| Clinical and logistic factors detaining patients in PACU | 3 hours |
| Potential complications at the surgical ward | 24 hours |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed