Ciprofol Titrated Induction in Reducing Post-induction Hypotension in Geriatric Patients

As the global population ages, there is a growing demand for surgical interventions among the elderly. However, this demographic is concurrently faced with an increased susceptibility to postoperative complications. Notably, the geriatric population undergoing general anesthesia exhibits a higher incidence of hypotension, intricately linked with a spectrum of postoperative issues. The induction phase of general anesthesia, constituting 50% of hypotensive events, presents a significant challenge in mitigating hypotension. Titrated anesthesia, characterized by gradual and individualized drug administration, emerges as a suitable approach for the induction of general anesthesia in the elderly. Nevertheless, the administration of propofol through titrated anesthesia maintains an observable tendency to induce hypotension. In contrast, Ciprofol (HSK3486), a novel anesthetic agent, demonstrates a reduced propensity for precipitating hypotension during the induction of anesthesia. This investigative study aims to meticulously examine and compare the incidences of hypotension during both the induction and post-induction phases. Furthermore, it endeavors to delineate differences in the rates of agitation during the recovery phase, perioperative awareness, postoperative delirium, and other relevant parameters among elderly patients induced with ciprofol versus propofol via titrated anesthesia. A sample size of 80 patients in each group will be selected by a prior power analysis on the basis of the following assumptions: (1) the rate of hypotension in group Propofol was 57%; and 30%in group Cipropfol (2)α=0.05, (4) power 90% and .(5) missed follow-up rate 12%. After obtaining informed consent, all participants will be randomized to one of the trial groups using a stratified method. A 20G catheter will be inserted into the radial artery before anesthesia induction. Vital signs will be recorded from 3 minutes before general induction until 15 minutes after tracheal intubation. Participants in Group P will undergo induction with propofol, starting at a rate of 15mg/kg/h until loss of consciousness, followed by an adjustment to a slower infusion rate. In contrast, Group C will receive ciprofol at a rate of 3mg/kg/h. Following the intervention period, all participants will receive sevoflurane and remifentanil until the conclusion of the surgery. Both groups will be followed up for 7 days postoperatively to assess perioperative awareness, postoperative delirium, quality of recovery, and postoperative complications.