Systematic review and meta-analyses of trendelenburg and prone position on intraocular pressure in adult patients undergoing surgery
Abstract
Background. Patients undergoing surgery in the Trendelenburg and prone positions may be at risk for postoperative vision loss associated with increased intraocular pressure. The purpose of this dissertation research is to estimate the magnitude of the increase in intraocular pressure at specific perioperative time points in adult patients undergoing surgery in the Trendelenburg and prone positions. Methods. Comprehensive search strategies were used to identify eligible studies for two meta-analyses and to address the research questions. For each meta-analysis, standardized mean difference effect sizes were calculated for selected perioperative time points. Results. Using a random effects model, the meta-analysis examining the effect of Trendelenburg position, showed that intraocular pressure decreased significantly after induction and before arousal. Intraocular pressure increased significantly after abdominal insufflation and during Trendelenburg position. The meta-analysis examining the effect of prone position, showed that intraocular pressure increased significantly between induction of anesthesia and up to 10 minutes of prone position and continued to increase significantly until the end of the prone position. Conclusions. Intraocular pressure increases of the magnitude found in this research demonstrate the need for implementing interventions to reduce the risk for postoperative vision loss in patients undergoing surgery in the Trendelenburg and prone positions.
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