Key result
Regional anaesthesia did not significantly influence 30-day mortality compared to general anaesthesia in patients over 90 undergoing hip arthroplasty (5.3% vs 6.8%) or prostate resection (3.2% vs 0%).
Why the study?
Does regional anaesthesia improve peri-operative morbidity, mortality, or long-term survival compared to general anaesthesia in patients over 90 years of age undergoing hip arthroplasty or transurethral prostate resection?
Population
185 patients over 90 years of age who underwent either total hip arthroplasty or transurethral prostate…
Comparison
Regional anaesthesia vs General anaesthesia
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days and long-term
Authors
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Should not yet guide anaesthetic choice in nonagenarians; leaves open effects on morbidity and long-term survival.
Cohort (n=185)
Does regional anaesthesia improve peri-operative morbidity, mortality, or long-term survival compared to general anaesthesia in patients over 90 years of age undergoing hip arthroplasty or transurethral prostate resection?
Absolute Event Rate: 5.3% vs 6.8%
In patients over 90 years of age undergoing hip arthroplasty or transurethral prostate resection, the choice between regional and general anaesthesia does not significantly impact short-term mortality or long-term survival.
Hosking et al. (1989) conducted a cohort in Total hip arthroplasty or transurethral prostate resection (n=185). Regional anaesthesia vs. General anaesthesia was evaluated on 30-day mortality (hip arthroplasty). Regional anaesthesia did not significantly influence 30-day mortality compared to general anaesthesia in patients over 90 undergoing hip arthroplasty (5.3% vs 6.8%) or prostate resection (3.2% vs 0%).
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