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Clinical Trial Summary

To clarify patient related problems in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) immediately after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty.


Clinical Trial Description

In this prospective, consecutive, observational cohort study we examine:

1. Patient related problems in the PACU after hip and knee arthroplasty simply to answer the question "Why in PACU?", using a modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU.

2. The time spent in PACU with the modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU.

3. If the modified version of the national guidelines for patient observation in PACU results in patient related problems in the ward afterwards. ;


Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • PACU Stay After THA Under Spinal Anaesthesia
  • PACU Stay After TKA Under Spinal Anaesthesia

NCT number NCT01178489
Study type Observational
Source Hvidovre University Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date August 2010
Completion date January 2011