Prevalence of Post Anesthesia Care Unit Complications and Associated Factors

Last updated: February 26, 2025
Sponsor: Ángel Becerra-Bolaños, MD PhD
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Questionnaire and Physical Exam

Clinical Study ID

NCT06815510
MU-IRB 2418/2024
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is a crucial component of the surgical process, providing patients with vital support and monitoring as they recover from anesthesia. Despite advancements in perioperative anesthesia, PACU complications are still common. PACU organization and setup in low-income country like Ethiopia is poor. Previous research's done in some neighbor African countries presumed to have comparable to sociodemographic and economical profile shows varied degree of incidence and prevalence of PACU complication and associated factors. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of PACU complications and its associated factors.

An institutional based prospective cohort study will be conducted in the PACUs of the three selected tertiary care hospitals in Ethiopia from Februery 15, 2025 to June 30, 2025. These data will be compared with those obtained in a tertiary hospital in Spain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients admitted to the Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs) following surgeryunder general, regional, or monitored anesthesia

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who are taken directly to the ICU, ward, discharged, or transferredimmediately after surgery.

  • Patients who do not provide informed consent for enrollment in the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 1532
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Questionnaire and Physical Exam
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 24, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2025

Study Description

Studying the prevalence and associated factors of PACU complications will be of great academic importance, serving as a valuable reference and resource for further research. It will also help identify risk factors attributable to PACU complications, providing critical insights for hospital administrators and policymakers in making informed decisions about resource allocation and system design to minimize these complications. Understanding the prevalence and potential risk factors of PACU complications is essential for optimizing patient care and improving outcomes. Identified risk factors for postoperative complications in the PACU include female sex, longer duration of anesthesia, and the occurrence of intraoperative complications. This study aims to explore the prevalence of complications in the PACU and identify potential contributing factors, providing valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers seeking to improve PACU care. the potential significance and implications of the study findings, includes; Improving the understanding of PACU complications and the associated risk factors, informing the development of targeted prevention and management strategies, enhancing patient safety and quality of care in the perioperative setting and providing a basis for future research and evidence-based clinical guidelines. The study will involve surgical patients admitted to the Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs) of four hospitals: Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Jimma University Medical Center (Ethiopia) and Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín (Spain). The research will take place from February 15, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Multicenter, prospective, observational cohort study will be conducted reviewing patients admitted to the PACU. Analyzing complications in all patients admitted to the PACUs at the four selected hospitals following surgery under general, regional, or monitored anesthesia will be included in the study.

Connect with a study center

  • Haramaya University

    Harar,
    Ethiopia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Jimma University

    Jimma,
    Ethiopia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Mekelle University

    Mekelle,
    Ethiopia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
    Spain

    Active - Recruiting

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