EEG Data Analysis, Geriatric Patient Care Improvement
Conditions
Keywords
electroencephalogram, postoperative delirium, geriatric patients
Brief summary
Several studied shown that when general anesthesia is applied under BIS guidance, anesthetic doses are reduced. Additionally it has been found that the risk of postoperative delirium (POD) is reduced and postoperative recovery is accelerated compared to deeper general anesthesia. Current guidelines recommend EEG-based monitoring techniques to prevent postoperative neurocognitive disorders. In clinical practice anesthetic depth is assessed by the patient's autonomic responses to surgical stimulation (pupil diameter, tear, blood pressure and heart rate increase, etc.), the amount of anesthetic gas measured from the expiratory air, and the interpretation of EEG waves and numerical values calculated from these waves (bispactral index, entropy, patient safety index, etc.). The doses of intravenous anesthetic agents used for anesthesia induction are traditionally determined according to body weight. If general anesthetic doses cannot be titrated appropriately for the patients, especially in the elderly and fragile patient group, serious hemodynamic fluctuations may occur during anesthesia induction. The aim of this study is to investigate whether induction and maintenance of anesthesia using the Kugler EEG Analysis method would improve the quality of postoperative recovery in patients aged 65 years and older.
Detailed description
Several studied shown that when general anesthesia is applied under BIS guidance, anesthetic doses are reduced. Additionally it has been found that the risk of postoperative delirium (POD) is reduced and postoperative recovery is accelerated compared to deeper general anesthesia. Current guidelines recommend EEG-based monitoring techniques to prevent postoperative neurocognitive disorders. In clinical practice anesthetic depth is assessed by the patient's autonomic responses to surgical stimulation (pupil diameter, tear, blood pressure and heart rate increase, etc.), the amount of anesthetic gas measured from the expiratory air, and the interpretation of EEG waves and numerical values calculated from these waves (bispactral index, entropy, patient safety index, etc.). The doses of intravenous anesthetic agents used for anesthesia induction are traditionally determined according to body weight. If general anesthetic doses cannot be titrated appropriately for the patients, especially in the elderly and fragile patient group, serious hemodynamic fluctuations may occur during anesthesia induction. The aim of this study is to investigate whether induction and maintenance of anesthesia using the Kugler EEG Analysis method would improve the quality of postoperative recovery in patients aged 65 years and older.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Marmara University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 65 and over * Elective patients undergoing general anesthesia * EEG monitoring
Exclusion criteria
* Pediatric patients * Patients not giving written consent * Emergency cases * History of seizure * Intracranial surgeries * Alcohol and substance addiction * Severe cognitive impairment (dementia, Alzheimer's)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative Recovery Quality | 24 hours | Data of QoR-15 score in the preoperative period and at the 24th hour postoperatively The 15-item Quality of Recovery (QoR-15) score is a patient-reported outcome measure assessing postoperative recovery. Scores range from 0 to 150, with higher scores indicating better quality of recovery. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative Delirium Evaluation | 48 hours | Nu-DESC score in the preoperative period and 48-hour postoperative period The Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC) is a clinician-rated tool used to screen for delirium. The total score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome (greater severity or presence of delirium). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed