Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) Effectiveness in Hysteroscopy

This study aims to evaluate the perioperative anesthetic efficacy of target-controlled infusion (TCI) in hysteroscopy cases. The study will be conducted in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Operating Room located on the 9th floor of Gazi University Hospital between April 2025 and July 2025.

The study will include women aged 18-65 years who will undergo hysteroscopy and meet the criteria of ASA I-II classification, with no significant comorbidities and a BMI < 35. The study is planned in two groups, with each group consisting of 45 patients, totaling 90 participants.

In the first group, TCI protocols based on the Schnider and Minto models will be applied. The initial target concentrations for propofol and remifentanil infusion will be set at 5 µg/mL and 4 ng/mL, respectively. In the second group, the Eleveld model will be used. The propofol dose will be adjusted according to the patient's age using the Eleveld algorithm, and the remifentanil effect-site concentration will be maintained at 3 ng/mL.

Participants will be informed about the study, and those eligible and willing to participate will provide signed informed consent. Upon being brought to the operating room, intravenous access will be checked and established if not already in place. Non-invasive blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation will be monitored in accordance with ASA standards.

Following this, Masimo Root device with SedLine, NIRS, and ANI sensors will be attached to the appropriate sites on the patients, ensuring data flow. These sensors will continuously monitor the patient's level of consciousness, tissue oxygenation, and pain response.

The Braun Space Plus Perfusor will be utilized as the TCI device. Patient-specific data, including age, height, weight, and gender, will be entered, and the effect-site concentrations for propofol and remifentanil will be set according to the respective TCI model being applied. Once all settings are confirmed and the device is operational, TCI infusion will be initiated.

After achieving loss of consciousness, a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) of appropriate size will be inserted, and the patient will be connected to a ventilator. During the procedure, TCI infusion rates will be adjusted to maintain a SedLine value between 25-50 for propofol and an ANI range of 50-70 for remifentanil, ensuring hemodynamic stability.

Throughout the operation, hemodynamic data, SedLine, NIRS, and ANI values will be continuously monitored and recorded at specified intervals in the Case Report Form (CRF). The concentrations and total amounts of propofol and remifentanil administered will also be regularly monitored and documented.

Upon completion of the surgical procedure and initiation of hemostasis, TCI infusion will be terminated. Patients with increased SedLine values will have their LMAs removed when appropriate, and those who are alert and without respiratory distress will be transferred to the recovery room. In this phase, hemodynamic parameters, VAS pain scores, Aldrete scores, and nausea/vomiting status will be assessed and recorded. Patients achieving an Aldrete score of 10, who are hemodynamically stable and without complications, will be transferred to the service ward.

Additionally, patient and surgeon satisfaction will be evaluated and recorded in the CRF. All data will be analyzed using SPSS 27.0 software. Intraoperative drug consumption, time to loss of consciousness, recovery duration, and complication rates will be analyzed using ANOVA. Correlation analyses will assess the relationships between drug consumption and recovery times.

Confidentiality will be strictly maintained throughout the study. Data will be accessible only to the research team and will be coded to ensure participant anonymity.

Inclusion criteria

• Female, aged 18-65
• ASA I-II
• Scheduled for hysteroscopy under general anesthesia
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Allergy to study drugs
• Significant cardiac, pulmonary, neurological disease
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• BMI >35
• Substance use disorder