Postoperative hypotension in patients recovering from noncardiac surgery: a prospective, blinded observational study

British Journal of Anaesthesia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Moritz Flick, Simon Stemmler, Max Bossemeyer, Brian Überleer, Phillip Hoppe, Moritz Bünsch, Linda Krause, Kristen K. Thomsen, Bernd Saugel
DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2026.04.042
Cited by: 4
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative complications can cause alterations in vital signs, including blood pressure. The duration and severity of postoperative hypotension, as well as its clinical relevance, remain poorly understood. METHODS: In this single-centre prospective observational study, we quantified the incidence, duration, and severity of postoperative hypotension, defined as a mean arterial pressure (MAP)

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects

Publication details

Journal / source
British Journal of Anaesthesia
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
137
Issue
1
Pages
66–73
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN