The perioperative period poses a heightened risk of complications for patients, including hypotension. While the issue of intraoperative hypotension is well-documented in medical literature, the occurrence and causes of hypotension in the post-anesthesia care unit often receive less attention. This phase of postoperative care, however, is vital for ensuring patient stability and preventing severe consequences. Failure to identify and manage a drop in blood pressure can lead to hypoperfusion of critical organs, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to examine the frequency of hypotension in the post-anesthesia care unit-defined as systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg or a drop of more than 20% from baseline-and to identify factors contributing to its development.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
105 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* patients over 18 years old
* patients undergoing a procedure under general anesthesia
* patients who have consented to data processing
* postoperative stay in PACU
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients younger than 18 years old.
* patients transferred directly to the ICU/Anesthesiology and Resuscitation Department after surgery without staying in the recovery room.
* patients with incomplete medical documentation or missing blood pressure values in the recovery room.
* patients with a pre-existing diagnosis of resistant hypotension or unstable hemodynamics before surgery
* patients with a history of long-term use of anxiolytics, antipsychotics, or other psychotropic medications that may affect cognitive function, emotional state, or predictive outcomes
* patient refusal to participate in the study (including cases where they initially consented), with an emphasis on respecting patient autonomy
Primary outcome measure(s)
Incidence of hypotension in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). — 0. postoperative day Hypotension is defined as systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg or a decrease of more than 20% from baseline values.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Tomas Bata regional Hospital
Zlín
Czechia
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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