Which anesthesia is safer for elderly hip fracture patients?
NCT ID NCT03373864
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 154 elderly patients (70 years or older) having hip fracture surgery. It compared a special type of spinal anesthesia (low-dose hypobaric lateral spinal anesthesia) with general anesthesia to see which one keeps blood pressure more stable during surgery. The goal is to reduce heart and kidney complications after the operation.
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Hôpital Edouard Herriot - Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation
Lyon, 69003, France
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