HYPOTENSION

This study tested new methods to prevent low blood pressure during dialysis in 1,431 people with kidney failure. Clinics used special training and patient education to make dialysis sessions safer. The goal was to reduce risks and improve comfort during treatment.

This study tested giving norepinephrine early during major abdominal surgery to prevent low blood pressure and related complications. 500 adults aged 50 and older took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces organ problems and surgical complications after surgery.

This study tested whether using automatic pumps to switch between syringes of a blood-pressure-raising drug (noradrenalin) could prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure, compared to doing the swap by hand. The trial included 50 intensive care patients who were only receiving no…

This study tested two drugs, dexmedetomidine and nitroglycerin, to see which one better reduces bleeding and improves the surgeon's view during sinus surgery. 66 adults having elective sinus surgery took part. The goal was to find a safer, more cost-effective way to manage bleedi…

This study looked at whether ondansetron, a drug often used for nausea, can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure and heart rate during spinal anesthesia in older adults having urologic surgery. Researchers tracked 140 patients aged 65 and older to see if those who received on…

This study looked at whether giving spinal anesthesia quickly (15 seconds) or slowly (90 seconds) changes blood pressure and heart function in elderly patients with a broken hip. Eighty-four patients over age 65 took part. Researchers measured blood pressure and other heart measu…

This study looked at 35 adults having nose surgery to see if deliberately lowering blood pressure (permissive hypotension) can cause early, hidden kidney injury. Researchers used sensitive blood tests (NGAL and cystatin C) to detect damage that standard tests might miss. The goal…

This study looked at over 3,600 adults having major surgery to find out which of two blood pressure drugs (norepinephrine or phenylephrine) is better at preventing serious problems like kidney injury or death. Patients received one of the drugs during anesthesia, and researchers …

This small pilot study looked at whether a special monitor (ClearSight) can help predict and treat low blood pressure after an epidural in healthy pregnant women. 34 women planning vaginal delivery took part. The goal was to see if the device is easy to use and helps nurses treat…

This study looked at 101 adults having elective spine surgery to compare two drugs, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, used to keep blood pressure stable. The goal was to see which drug worked better and whether either affected kidney health after surgery. Results help doctors cho…

This study looked at whether an ultrasound of the internal jugular vein in the neck can help predict low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia in patients over 65. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to check fluid levels before surgery. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether a special monitor called the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) can help prevent low blood pressure in the recovery room after surgery. 210 adults having planned surgery took part. The HPI monitor predicts drops in blood pressure, and doctors used it to …