06 August 2020: Clinical Research
Elevated Lateral Position Improves the Success of Paramedian Approach Subarachnoid Puncture in Spinal Anesthesia before Hip Fracture Surgery in Elderly Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Wenchao Zhang 1AE , Tianlong Wang 2AF , Geng Wang 1AE* , Yi Yuan 1D , Yan Zhou 1BC , Xiaoyu Yang 1BC , Minghui Yang 3AF , Shaoqiang Zheng 1BCDOI: 10.12659/MSM.923813
Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e923813
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients.
| Characteristics | Experimental (ELP)N=45 | Control (LRP)N=45 | t/χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 80.6±7.3 | 79.7±7.2 | 0.570 | 0.570 |
| Weight (kg) | 62.2±4.9 | 62.7±5.4 | −0.274 | 0.785 |
| Height (cm) | 164.4±8.1 | 164.8±8.0 | −0.427 | 0.671 |
| BMI (kg/m) | 23.2±2.6 | 23.1±2.1 | 0.054 | 0.957 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 10 (22.22) | 10 (22.22) | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| Female | 35 (77.78) | 35 (77.78) | ||
| Type of fracture | ||||
| Femoral fracture | 31 (68.89) | 29 (64.44) | 0.200 | 0.655 |
| Intertrochanteric fractures | 14 (31.11) | 16 (35.56) | ||
| Type of surgery | ||||
| Intramedullary nail internal fixation | 31 (68.89) | 29 (64.44) | – | 0.627 |
| Hollow nail internal fixation | 6 (13.33) | 9 (20.00) | ||
| Total hip replacement | 0 (0.00) | 1 (2.22) | ||
| Half hip replacement | 8 (8.89) | 6 (13.33) | ||
| ASA | ||||
| I | 4 (8.89) | 2 (4.44) | – | 0.756 |
| II | 26 (57.78) | 26 (57.78) | ||
| III | 15 (33.33) | 17 (37.78) | ||
| ELP – elevated lateral position with head and chest elevated 30°; LRP – lateral recumbent position; BMI – body mass index; ASA – American Society of Anesthesiologist. | ||||