University Of Hamburg-eppendorf

This study looked at 186 adults aged 50 and older having non-cardiac surgery. It compared giving atropine (a drug that raises heart rate) when the heart rate dropped below 60 beats per minute versus waiting until it dropped below 30 beats per minute. The goal was to see if earlie…

This study looked at whether it is possible to give a drug called dobutamine to patients during major abdominal surgery. 100 adults took part, and the main goal was to see if the drug could be given for most of the surgery. The results will help plan future studies on heart suppo…

This study checked how well blood pressure cuffs work on the upper arm, forearm, thigh, and lower leg compared to a more precise measurement inside an artery. 84 adults having surgery took part. The goal was to see if cuffs on other body spots give reliable readings for everyday …

This study looked at 80 adults having non-cardiac surgery to see how well a finger sensor and a standard arm cuff measure blood pressure compared to the most accurate method (an artery catheter). The goal was to find out which non-invasive method gives readings closest to the tru…