Fasting
Conditions
Keywords
Pediatrics, Children, General anesthesia, Preoperative fasting, Fasting blood glucose, Hypoglycemia
Brief summary
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate blood glucose levels in children during general anesthesia and explore the incidence of hypoglycemia after anesthesia induction in relation to preoperative fasting. Blood glucose will be measured following anesthesia induction and prior to discontinuing the administration of the anesthetic agent.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate blood glucose levels in children \< 18 years during general anesthesia, and explore the incidence of hypoglycemia after anesthesia induction in relation to preoperative fasting. The purpose is to evaluate whether guidelines for shortening the preoperative fasting period of children at our hospital have resulted in a shorter fasting duration and prevalence of low blood glucose levels during anesthesia induction. Also to shed light on blood glucose levels during general anesthesia and its correlation with intravenous fluid management and administration of steroidal anti-emetics. Blood glucose sampling will be obtained and measured following anesthesia induction and prior to discontinuing the anesthetic agent. If general anesthesia lasts longer than one hour, additional blood glucose analysis will be conducted one hour after the first measurement.
Interventions
OTHERGeneral Anesthesia
Blood glucose measurements during general anesthesia
Sponsors
University of Iceland
Landspitali University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Days to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Children under 18 years of age who undergo intervention under general anesthesia. The parent or guardian understands and speaks Icelandic.
Exclusion criteria
Coexisting disease or treatment that may affect fasting blood glucose level; Preoperative intravenous fluid administration; Beta-blockers; Insulin and corticosteroids, endocrine disorders, acute pain, and emergency interventions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Serum blood glucose level | Immediately/within five minutes after anesthesia induction and prior to discontinuing the anesthesia administration. | Blood glucose sampling and measured during general anesthesia |
Countries
Iceland
Outcome results
None listed