• Br J Anaesth · Apr 2018

    Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study

    Effect of goal-directed haemodynamic therapy on postoperative complications in low-moderate risk surgical patients: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (FEDORA trial).

    • J M Calvo-Vecino, J Ripollés-Melchor, M G Mythen, R Casans-Francés, A Balik, J P Artacho, E Martínez-Hurtado, A Serrano Romero, C Fernández Pérez, S Asuero de Lis, and FEDORA Trial Investigators Group.
    • Department of Anaesthesia, Complutense University of Madrid, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain.
    • Br J Anaesth. 2018 Apr 1; 120 (4): 734-744.

    BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative complications in patients having major elective surgery using oesophageal Doppler monitor-guided goal-directed haemodynamic therapy (GDHT), in which administration of fluids, inotropes, and vasopressors was guided by stroke volume, mean arterial pressure, and cardiac index.MethodsThe FEDORA trial was a prospective, multicentre, randomised, parallel-group, controlled patient- and observer-blind trial conducted in adults scheduled for major elective surgery. Randomization and allocation were carried out by a central computer system. In the control group, intraoperative fluids were given based on traditional principles. In the GDHT group, the intraoperative goals were to maintain a maximal stroke volume, with mean arterial pressure >70 mm Hg, and cardiac index ≥2.5 litres min-1 m-2. The primary outcome was percentage of patients with moderate or severe postoperative complications during the first 180 days after surgery.ResultsIn total, 450 patients were randomized to the GDHT group (n=224) or control group (n=226). Data from 420 subjects were analysed. There were significantly fewer with complications in the GDHT group (8.6% vs 16.6%, P=0.018). There were also fewer complications (acute kidney disease, pulmonary oedema, respiratory distress syndrome, wound infections, etc.), and length of hospital stay was shorter in the GDHT group. There was no significant difference in mortality between groups.ConclusionsOesophageal Doppler monitor-guided GDHT reduced postoperative complications and hospital length of stay in low-moderate risk patients undergoing intermediate risk surgery, with no difference in mortality at 180 days.Clinical Trial RegistrationISRCTN93543537.Copyright © 2017 British Journal of Anaesthesia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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