CompletedNot Applicable

Inferior Vena Cava Assessment in Term Pregnancy Using Ultrasound: a Feasibility Study of Subxiphoid and RUQ Views

Canada30 participantsStarted 2016-05

Plain-language summary

This study is to assess the feasibility of 2 different ultrasound views of the inferior vena cava (IVC), a large vein that returns blood to the heart. Ultrasound is safe in pregnancy and, is regularly used to evaluate the fetus. It is hoped that imaging of the IVC will then allow us to determine the fluid status of the parturient which could be helpful in treating hemodynamic instability. This study will not involve any change in management of the participating patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults pregnant females, * Age 18-45, * Term pregnancy Parturients not in established labor Singleton pregnancies Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced labor, * Multiple gestations, * Maternal or fetal distress, * BMI \> 45. * Inability to obtain informed consent

What they're measuring

Time to obtaining good Quality IVC images through RUQ and subxiphoid window

Timeframe: 60 seconds

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02584803

SponsorLondon Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-08

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