Objective To investigate the impact of 30% and 80% inspired oxygen concentration(FiO2)on postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery.Methods A total of 66 elderly patients,aged ≥65 years,with American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of Ⅰ,Ⅱ,or Ⅲ,and an expected surgical or anesthesia time of ≥2 hours,were selected.Patients were randomly divided into two groups:the 30% FiO2 group(Group A)and the 80% FiO2 group(Group B).General conditions of the patients were recorded,and the highest values of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)concentration before and after surgery(2 hours,24 hours,and 48 hours),the incidence of myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery(MINS),the incidence of postoperative complications within 7 days(PPCs),and the highest values of creatinine concentration before and after surgery(2 hours,24 hours,and 48 hours)were compared between the two groups.Additionally,postoperative incision infection,nausea and vomiting,heart failure,myocardial infarction,and new-onset arrhythmia within 30 days after surgery were recorded.Results There were no statistically significant differences in the highest values of NT-proBNP concentration before and after surgery,the incidence of MINS,renal function protection,and postoperative incision infection between the two groups(P>0.05).However,there was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of PPCs(atelectasis,pulmonary infection,pleural effusion,pneumothorax,respiratory failure,etc.)(P<0.05).Conclusion The use of 30% FiO2 during surgery may have potential benefits in reducing the incidence of PPCs in elderly patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
Inspired oxygen concentrationIncidence of myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgeryN-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptideIncidence of postoperative complicationsElderly patients