Rates of Apnea in Patients Undergoing Vitreoretinal Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine if apnea (the stopping of breathing) occurs in patients undergoing undergoing monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for vitreoretinal surgery

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Key information

Conditions

Apnea Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

About this study

Patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery will be monitored during the procedure to determine if they stop breathing. This study is observational in nature and no interventions will be made.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patients having vitreoretinal surgery under monitored anesthesia care

Exclusion criteria

patients having vitreoretinal surgery without monitored anesthesia care

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Apnea

Time frame: 15 minutes

Determine if patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery under monitored anesthesia care stop breathing during the procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Dec 10, 2012
Registry last updated: Dec 3, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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