Simple leg lift may prevent dangerous blood pressure drops during surgery

NCT ID NCT06513169

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether raising a patient's legs during the start of general anesthesia can prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure. Researchers compared 200 adults who either had their legs elevated or not. The goal was to see if this simple technique reduces the need for emergency medication and keeps the heart pumping steadily.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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