Gastric Ultrasound for Surgery Patients
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a case series study using gastric ultrasound in critically ill patients to quantify gastric residual volumes to compare the efficacy of different NPO protocols.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What safety data exists for gastric ultrasound in surgery patients?
The research does not provide specific safety data for gastric ultrasound in surgery patients. However, it highlights the utility and growing application of gastric ultrasound (POCUS) in assessing gastric content, predicting fasting adequacy before surgery, and its potential use in emergency and general anesthesia settings. The studies suggest that gastric ultrasound is a safe and useful tool for clinical decision-making, but specific safety data is not detailed in the provided abstracts.12345
Is the treatment in the trial 'Gastric Ultrasound for Surgery Patients' a promising treatment?
What data supports the idea that Gastric Ultrasound for Surgery Patients is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that Gastric Ultrasound is effective because it helps doctors see what's in a patient's stomach before surgery. This can be important to prevent complications like aspiration, where stomach contents accidentally enter the lungs. For example, one study found that it can predict if a patient has fasted enough before surgery. Another study highlighted its use in children to check for stomach contents before sedation, which is important for safety. Overall, these studies suggest that Gastric Ultrasound is a useful tool for making surgeries safer by providing important information about the stomach's contents.1261011
Who Is on the Research Team?
Laura M Chiang, MD
Principal Investigator
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 in the ICU who need general anesthesia or sedation and already have a cuffed breathing tube in place. It's not for those with upper GI tract issues, history of gastric perforation, without a proper breathing tube, or women past their first trimester of pregnancy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Patients undergo gastric ultrasound to quantify gastric residual volumes and compare NPO protocols
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for peri-operative aspiration events and other outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Gastric Ultrasound
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lead Sponsor