U.S., May 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07597148) titled 'Effect of Lateral Decubitus Position After Spinal Anesthesia on Hemodynamic Stability in High-Risk Geriatric Patients' on May 12.
Brief Summary: Spinal anesthesia is a common and preferred anesthetic technique for lower extremity orthopedic surgery in elderly patients. However, it can cause a significant drop in blood pressure (hypotension), especially in high-risk older patients with multiple medical conditions. This complication can lead to serious consequences such as heart attack, stroke, or death in vulnerable patients.
This study investigates whether keeping patients in a lateral (side-lying) position for 15 minutes after spin...