0,9% NaCl Effect on Kidney Function and Glycocalyx in Patients Operated on for Primary Hiparthrosis

Hypothesis:

Chloride has a nephrotoxic effect, which can be shown partially by measuring bio markers for tubular injury in urine, partially by the changes in tubular transport of sodium and water in different parts of the nephron. This can be demonstrated using isotone sodium solutions with a lower chloride concentration in this study plasma-lyte versus normal isotone saline.

Klorid has a toxic effect on the glycocalyx layer and leads to a rise in syndecan 1 and simultaneously a change in Salt Blood Test either by a direct simulation and ANP levels in plasma or as a consequence of the hyperchloremic acidosis. This can be demonstrated using isotone sodium solutions with a lower chloride concentration in this study plasma-lyte versus normal isotone saline.

Purpose:

The purpose is to observe changes in bio markers, vasoactive hormones and salt regulation in patients randomized to either 0,9% saline or plasma-lyte undergoing primary uncemented hip replacement surgery.

Design:

40 patients undergoing primary uncemented hip replacement surgery will be randomized to either 0,9% saline or plasma-lyte for standard fluid resuscitation and blood loss replacement in this controlled and double blinded study. The patients will deliver a 24 hour urine sample before surgery and approximately 10 days after. From the start of the surgery and to the day after all urine will be collected and blood samples will be taken.

Perspective:

If chloride is found to be nephrotoxic it could lead to a general change in fluid resuscitation recommendations in critically ill patient, patients with kidney disease and patients undergoing surgery. It will also expand our knowledge about the permeability of the blood vessels.