Status:

COMPLETED

Respiratory Complications After Laparoscopic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Herlev Hospital

Conditions:

Pulmonary Atelectasis

Respiratory Insufficiency

Eligibility:

FEMALE

45+ years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to describe the magnitude of respiratory complications after laparoscopic hysterectomy and cholecystectomy.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to describe change in pulmonary function and incidence of respiratory complications after laparoscopic surgery. The investigators will include 60 women scheduled for lapa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women
  • \> 45 years old
  • Scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy or laparoscopic hysterectomy

Exclusion

  • Weight \< 50 kg
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Cardiac failure
  • Renal failure
  • Inability to breath through a facial mask
  • Inability to give informed consent
  • Inability to keep arterial oxygen saturation above 90% without supplemental oxygen

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2011

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01476254

Start Date

November 1 2011

End Date

November 1 2012

Last Update

November 20 2012

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Anesthesia, Herlev Hospital

Herlev, Denmark, 2730

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Department of Anesthesia, Hillerød Hospital

Hillerød, Denmark, 3400