Why the study?
Does the 'kidney rest' lateral decubitus position alter the arterial to end-tidal CO2 tension difference during general anesthesia in patients undergoing renal surgery?
Population
25 patients scheduled for renal surgery performed in the 'kidney position' under general anesthesia
Comparison
Placement in the lateral decubitus position with… vs Supine position
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
During surgical procedure
Authors
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Kidney position was associated with widened P(a-ET)CO2 in renal surgery; leaves open whether capnography adjustments are warranted.
Does the 'kidney rest' lateral decubitus position alter the arterial to end-tidal CO2 tension difference during general anesthesia in patients undergoing renal surgery?
The 'kidney rest' lateral decubitus position during general anesthesia significantly increases the arterial to end-tidal CO2 tension difference, which progresses over time.
Pansard et al. (1992) studied this question.
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