The Effect of Anesthesia on Perioperative Muscle Weakness and Neuro-endocrine Stress Response
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-12-30
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The effect of surgery, in contrary to critical illness, on muscle weakness hasn't been
thoroughly investigated. Recent data suggest that elective surgery may also induce muscle
weakness. The neuro-endocrine stress response could be involved in the pathophysiology.
Whether the mode of anesthesia/analgesia can influence muscle weakness, by influencing the
neuro-endocrine stress response is unknown. Gaining insight in this matter could affect
quality of care and benefit patient recovery and satisfaction.