Observational studyBMC anesthesiology2026
Study on the correlation between changes in perfusion index under different body positions and the risk of hypotension after anesthetic induction.
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Abstract
backgroundPost-induction hypotension (PIH) is a common complication during general anesthesia. Perfusion index (PI), a non-invasive indicator reflecting peripheral tissue perfusion and hemodynamic status, has shown potential predictive value for PIH. We hypothesized that the change of PI (ΔPI) between supine and 45° semi-recumbent positions can predict PIH in patients undergoing elective general anesthesia, and a cut-off value of ΔPI for identifying a higher risk of PIH can be determined.
methodsThis prospective observational study enrolled eligible adults with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I–III undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia. Before anesthesia induction, the PI of each patient was recorded after a period of supine rest to achieve hemodynamic stability; subsequently, PI was measured again after achieving stability in the 45° semi-recumbent position. ΔPI between the two positions was calculated for analysis. PIH was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) [Formula: see text] mmHg, mean arterial pressure (MAP) [Formula: see text] mmHg, or a reduction in MAP by [Formula: see text] from baseline within 15 minutes after anesthesia induction. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of ΔPI for PIH, including calculation of the area under the curve (AUC), optimal cut-off value, sensitivity, and specificity.
resultsData from 96 patients were analyzed. After anesthesia induction, 51 patients (53.1%) developed PIH. The AUC of ΔPI for predicting PIH was 0.824 (95% CI: 0.741–0.908). The optimal cut-off value of ΔPI was 22.0%, which yielded a sensitivity of 72.5% and a specificity of 86.7%.
trial registrationThis study was registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of China on 17/12/2024 (ChiCTR2400094135).
conclusionThe ΔPI between supine and 45° semi-recumbent positions was a reliable predictor of post-induction hypotension after general anesthesia induction, wherein ΔPI greater than 22.0% was the threshold.
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