Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation During Head Rotation
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether head rotation in prone positon affects regional cerebral oxygenation (rSO2)in anesthetized patients undergoing lower back surgery.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Lower back surgery * Age \[18-80\] * ASA group I-III * free and painless movement of the neck (including flexion, extension and rotation)
Exclusion criteria
* Pain during neck movement as mentioned under inclusion criteria. * known history of cervical spine pathology or pathology of central nervous system including cerebrovascular disease * any stenosis of the carotid vessels or known symptoms associated with such * BMI \> 35
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in regional cerebral oxygenation (rSO2) | 1 day | Before, during and immediately after awaking from anesthesia |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post anesthetic complications | 1 day | During stay at the post anesthetic care unit. Any new neurological symptoms, pain from the neck, visual symptoms etc. |
Countries
Denmark