Fast-Track Eligibility and Hospital Discharge for Outpatient Lumbar Discectomy

March 5, 2020 updated by: Mehmet Burak Eşkin, Gulhane School of Medicine

Fast-Track Eligibility and Hospital Discharge for Outpatient Lumbar Discectomy: A Prospective Observational Study

122 ASA I-II patients were enrolled into the study. IV propofol, fentanyl and rocuronium were used for the induction and a total intravenous anesthesia technique for the maintenance of anesthesia. Sugammadex was given for neuromuscular blockade reversal. A multi-modal analgesic regimen was utilized. Primary outcome measures were PACU bypass rates and hospital discharge times. Secondary outcome measure was to compare discharge scoring systems for PACU bypass assessment: modified Aldrete Scoring System (mASS), White's Fast-Tracking Scoring System (WFTSS), and SPEEDS criteria

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

After obtaining hospital's ethics committee approval (University of Medical Sciences, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital- Date: 06/05/2018; No: 18/148) and written informed consents obtained from patients, 122 ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I-II patients, aged between 18-65 years, undergoing elective lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia were included into the study . After anesthesia application applied to all groups with the same procedure, patients were extubated after surgery. After extubation, patients were evaluated using mASS, WFTSS and SPEEDS criteria during 15 minutes with 3 min intervals. Patients who fulfilled criteria of all scoring systems were defined as eligible for PACU by-pass (fast-tracking) and transferred into phase II recovery area in the ward without observation in PACU (Group FT = Fast Track;). Ineligible patients were taken into PACU where their treatments were continued until discharge criteria were achieved (Group PACU). All patients were followed in the ward until hospital discharge. IV tramadol PCA (Patient -Controlled Analgesia; infusion rate: 4 mgh-1, bolus dose: 4mg, lock-out time: 30 min., 4 hours-limit: 30 mg), paracetamol (10 mgkg-1 IV with 6 hrs. intervals) and oral diclofenac sodium (75 mg with 8 hrs. intervals) were given in a multimodal analgesic regimen. Pain was evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) with 2 hours intervals and IV pethidine 0.5 mgkg-1 was given as rescue analgesic throughout the study period when VAS was >3. PONV was treated using IV 4 mg ondansetron. Discharge from hospital was evaluated using Post Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System (PADSS), . Patients with a PADSS score ≥ 9 were discharged from the hospital by the escort of their relatives.

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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122

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Çankaya/ANKARA
      • Ankara, Çankaya/ANKARA, Turkey, 06010
        • Çankaya Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turkey

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

122 ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I-II patients, aged between 18-65 years, undergoing elective lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia were included into the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I-II patients
  • elective primary lumbar discectomy performed for one or two vertebra levels under general anesthesia
  • minimal risks for perioperative bleeding and airway safety

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patient's refusal
  • urgent surgery,
  • regional anesthesia,
  • history of previous lumbar surgery
  • difficult ventilation and intubation,
  • treatment for chronic pain
  • obstructive sleep apnea,
  • morbid obesity (BMI≥40 kg/m2)
  • allergy to drugs

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Fast-Track Group
After extubation, patients were evaluated using modified Aldrete Scoring System (mASS) , White's Fast- Track Scoring System (WFTSS) and SPEEDS criteria during 15 minutes with 3 min intervals. Patients who fulfilled criteria of all scoring systems were defined as eligible for PACU by-pass (fast-tracking) and transferred into phase II recovery area in the ward without observation in PACU (Group FT = Fast Track;)
Other: Modified Aldrete Scoring System (mASS)
Activity( Moves all extremities, Moves two extremities, Unable to move extremities), Respiration( Breathes deeply, coughs freely, Dyspneic, shallow or limited breathing, Apneic), Circulation (blood pressure) ( 20 mm Hg > preanesthetic level, 20 - 50 mm Hg > preanesthetic level, 50 mm Hg > preanesthetic level), Consciousness (Fully awake, Arousable on calling, Not responding), Oxygen saturation( SpO2 > 92% on room air, Supplemental O2 required to maintain SpO2 > 90%,SpO2 < 90% with O2 supplementation), scoring is done as 2,1,0, respectively. A score of 9 or more would be required for a patient after general anesthesia for discharge
Other: White's Fast-Track Scoring System (WFTSS)
Physical activity (Able to move all extremities on command, ,Some weakness in movement of extremities, Unable to voluntarily move extremities),Respiratory stability(Able to breathe deeply,Tachypnea,Dyspneic),Hemodynamic stability; (Blood pressure(MAP)<15%, Blood pressure 15-30%, Blood pressure>30%, Level of consciousness,(Awake&orientated Arousable with minimal stimulation, Responsive only to tactile stimulation),Oxygen saturation status(Maintains value>90% on room air, Requires supplemental oxygen, Saturation<90% with supplemental oxygen), Postoperative pain assessment(None or mild discomfort, Moderate to severe pain controlled with analgesics, Persistent severe pain), Postoperative emetic symptoms(None or mild nausea w/no active vomiting, Transient vomiting or retching, Persistent moderate to severe nausea&vomiting), Scoring is done as 2,1,0, respectively. A minimal score of 12(with no score<1 in any individual category)would be required for a patient after general anesthesia
Other: SPEEDS criteria
Extremity movement (moves all four) Y/N, Stable vital signs( SBP > 90 and < 180, HR > 50 and < 110) Y/N, Dialogue (oriented person/place) Y/N, Oxygen saturation >90% in roExtremity movement (moves all four) Y/N, Stable vital signs( SBP > 90 and < 180, HR > 50 and < 110) Y/N, Dialogue (oriented person/place) Y/N, Oxygen saturation >90% in room air Y/N, Pain Control (VAS < 4) Y/N, Emesis Control Y/N. A patient must have a response of "yes" to all parameters to progress to phase II recovery
PACU Group
After extubation, patients were evaluated using modified Aldrete Scoring System (mASS) , White's Fast- Track Scoring System (WFTSS) and SPEEDS criteria during 15 minutes with 3 min intervals. Ineligible patients were taken into PACU where their treatments were continued until discharge criteria were achieved (Group PACU)
Other: Modified Aldrete Scoring System (mASS)
Activity( Moves all extremities, Moves two extremities, Unable to move extremities), Respiration( Breathes deeply, coughs freely, Dyspneic, shallow or limited breathing, Apneic), Circulation (blood pressure) ( 20 mm Hg > preanesthetic level, 20 - 50 mm Hg > preanesthetic level, 50 mm Hg > preanesthetic level), Consciousness (Fully awake, Arousable on calling, Not responding), Oxygen saturation( SpO2 > 92% on room air, Supplemental O2 required to maintain SpO2 > 90%,SpO2 < 90% with O2 supplementation), scoring is done as 2,1,0, respectively. A score of 9 or more would be required for a patient after general anesthesia for discharge
Other: White's Fast-Track Scoring System (WFTSS)
Physical activity (Able to move all extremities on command, ,Some weakness in movement of extremities, Unable to voluntarily move extremities),Respiratory stability(Able to breathe deeply,Tachypnea,Dyspneic),Hemodynamic stability; (Blood pressure(MAP)<15%, Blood pressure 15-30%, Blood pressure>30%, Level of consciousness,(Awake&orientated Arousable with minimal stimulation, Responsive only to tactile stimulation),Oxygen saturation status(Maintains value>90% on room air, Requires supplemental oxygen, Saturation<90% with supplemental oxygen), Postoperative pain assessment(None or mild discomfort, Moderate to severe pain controlled with analgesics, Persistent severe pain), Postoperative emetic symptoms(None or mild nausea w/no active vomiting, Transient vomiting or retching, Persistent moderate to severe nausea&vomiting), Scoring is done as 2,1,0, respectively. A minimal score of 12(with no score<1 in any individual category)would be required for a patient after general anesthesia
Other: SPEEDS criteria
Extremity movement (moves all four) Y/N, Stable vital signs( SBP > 90 and < 180, HR > 50 and < 110) Y/N, Dialogue (oriented person/place) Y/N, Oxygen saturation >90% in roExtremity movement (moves all four) Y/N, Stable vital signs( SBP > 90 and < 180, HR > 50 and < 110) Y/N, Dialogue (oriented person/place) Y/N, Oxygen saturation >90% in room air Y/N, Pain Control (VAS < 4) Y/N, Emesis Control Y/N. A patient must have a response of "yes" to all parameters to progress to phase II recovery

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Duration of the surgery
Time Frame: at the end of the surgery
the period (minutes) from the beginning of the surgery to the end of surgery
at the end of the surgery
time to extubation
Time Frame: 1 hour after extubation
the period (minutes) from the end of surgery until extubation
1 hour after extubation
PACU( post-anesthesia care unit) by-pass rate
Time Frame: 1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
The period (minutes) from admission to post-anesthesia care unit to discharge from the clinic
1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
Time to hospital discharge
Time Frame: 1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
The period (hours) from hospital admission to hospital discharge.
1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
Time to PACU by-pass in group FT
Time Frame: 1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
time(minutes) to be eligible for PACU by-pass in group FT according to scoring systems
1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
time to PACU care in group PACU
Time Frame: 1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
duration (minutes) of PACU care for patients in group PACU
1 weeks after discharge from the hospital
patients who were eligible for fast-tracking
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
number patients who were eligible for fast-tracking
through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
patients who were discharged from hospital
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
number patients who were discharged from hospital with respect to outpatient surgery (discharge time < 24 hours)
through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
factors preventing
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
factors preventing fast-tracking and/or discharge from hospital in outpatient setting
through study completion, an average of 2 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Gulhane School of Medicine

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Director: Mehmet Ö ÖZHAN, M.D., Çankaya Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara, Turkey
  • Principal Investigator: Mehmet B. EŞKİN, M.D., Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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May 10, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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December 12, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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January 28, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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March 4, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 5, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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March 10, 2020

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Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 10, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 5, 2020

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2020

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  • 18/148

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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