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Effect of the prone position on mechanical power in elective surgical patients under general anesthesia: A
Berrak S Aydın1, Eren Açıkgöz1
1From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Karadeniz Ereğli Government Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey.
Objectives:
To evaluate how the prone position influences mechanical power (MP) during elective surgical procedures.
Methods:
In this prospective study carried out at Karadeniz Ereğli Government Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey, from January 2024 to February 2024, 76 patients under general anesthesia were evaluated at different time points during the surgical procedure. Hemodynamic, laboratory, and mechanical ventilation data were also recorded.
Results:
The MP increased in the prone position at the beginning of surgery. Transitioning to the supine position at the end of surgery led to a decrease in MP. At the end of surgery, the mean MP in supine and prone positions was found to be higher compared to those measured in the first hour of surgery. Mechanical power and body mass index (BMI) exhibited a significant positive correlation.
Conclusion:
Position changes influence MP. Returning to the prone position increases MP. An increase in BMI is associated with an increase in MP.ANZCTR Reg. No.: ACTRN12623001281684.
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