Intraoperative Hypotension in Elder Patients (IHypE)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Intraoperative Hypotension in Elder Patients (IHypE): An Observational Study of Intraoperative Hypotension in patients aged over 65 in UK Hospitals
IRAS ID
186097
Contact name
Daniel Martin
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University College London
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 0 months, 30 days
Research summary
Low blood pressure during operations is common. In patients aged over 65 years this may cause an increased risk of complications including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and death.
This study involves reviewing the anaesthesia care record to see how many patients are at particular risk of low blood pressure during an operation. Information on blood pressure during the operation and how the anaesthetist has used medicine to treat any low values will be collected. Basic demographic information will also be collected, including the type of operation.
A questionnaire will be given to anaesthetists to identify their thoughts on the importance of low blood pressure during operations.
The purpose of this study is twofold. Firstly to determine how often low blood pressure occurs during operations in elderly patients in the UK and whether this is linked to a higher risk of complications. Secondly we hope to determine how and why anaesthetists treat low blood pressure during operations.
We will use this information to complement work from other groups with the goal of reducing avoidable harm both at a national and local level.
REC name
London - West London & GTAC Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1154
Date of REC Opinion
20 Jul 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion