Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture and Postoperative Oxygenation
With this study, the investigators intend to measure oxygen saturation before and after hip surgery in the context of proximal femur fracture, comparing two types of anesthesia (general or spinal). The investigators also intend to study the effects of the two anesthetic techniques on sleep apnea, delirium, respiratory
| Condition(s) | Hip-fracture, General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | With this study, the investigators intend to measure oxygen saturation before and after hip surgery in the context of proximal femur fracture, comparing two types of anesthesia (general or spinal). The investigators also intend to study the effects of the two anesthetic techniques on sleep apnea, delirium, respiratory complications, and length of hospital stay. This is an observational study, in which oxygen is measured at the fingertip with a sensor and a bracelet, without any intervention, inconvenience, or discomfort for the participant. Data will be collected on: respiratory complications, sleep apnea, delirium, length of hospital stay, and survival. Data will be collected in the operating room and wards of Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal over a period of approximately 24 hours |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * hospital admission for hip fracture; * scheduled for hip fracture surgery; * age above 65 years, both genders; * capable of consent or consent by responsible person; Exclusion Criteria: * hip fracture during hospitalization (not present upon admission) * patient refusal to participate |
| Ages | 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University of Lisbon |
| Locations | Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal |
| Start date | 2025-11-27 |
| NCT ID | NCT07309575 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07309575 |