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Does Perioperative Goal Directed Therapy Using Flotrac Improve Outcomes in Esophagectomy Patients

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Summary

The objective of this prospective, randomized controlled study is to ascertain whether the perioperative use of the FloTrac device to guide fluid and vasopressor management during esophagectomy improves patient outcomes. The primary outcome is cardiopulmonary complications; however, the secondary outcome of decreasing patient morbidity (acute renal injury, anastomotic leak, and overall length of both ICU (intensive care unit) and hospital stay.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients 18 years of age or older
Patients undergoing primary resection of esophageal cancer and resultant esophagectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients < 55kg or > 140 kg, based on literature regarding accuracy of FloTrac.
Patients with sustained preoperative dysrhythmias, based on literature regarding accuracy of FloTrac (atrial flutter and/or atrial fibrillation).
Patients with diagnosed NYHA class III-IV failure or documented EF < 30%
Patients who are unable/unwilling to consent for study procedures

Study is for people with:

Esophageal Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

53

Study ID:

NCT02864355

Recruitment Status:

Terminated

Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston South Carolina, 29461, United States

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Study is for people with:

Esophageal Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

53

Study ID:

NCT02864355

Recruitment Status:

Terminated

Sponsor:


Medical University of South Carolina

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