Key result
A survey of 483 pediatric anesthesiologists found that 76% define significant intraoperative hypotension as a 20-30% reduction in baseline systolic blood pressure.
Why the study?
How do pediatric anesthesiologists define intraoperative hypotension?
Population
483 pediatric anesthesiologists
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Survey reveals inconsistent hypotension thresholds among pediatric anesthesiologists; leaves open need for standardized, evidence-based definitions.
Cross-Sectional (n=483)
Yes
How do pediatric anesthesiologists define intraoperative hypotension?
Effect estimate: 5-7% lower
p-value: p=0.001
There is significant variability in how pediatric anesthesiologists define intraoperative hypotension, highlighting the need for a consensus definition for clinical care and research.
Nafiu et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Intraoperative hypotension in pediatric anesthesia (n=483). Society of Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) membership vs. Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists (APA) membership was evaluated on Mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) values for hypotension (5-7% lower, p=0.001). A survey of 483 pediatric anesthesiologists found that 76% define significant intraoperative hypotension as a 20-30% reduction in baseline systolic blood pressure.
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