CompletedNot Applicable

Preoperative Presence of Gastric Content in Non-fasting Patients - an Ultrasound Study

Norway72 participantsStarted 2019-01-02

Plain-language summary

Using bedside ultrasound, the investigators will examine gastric content in non-fasting patients assigned to rapid sequence intubation (RSI). The procedure will be done immediately before intubation. The percentage of non-fasting patients who actually have gastric content will be determined. Identifying gastric content is critical because presence increases the risk of pulmonary aspiration during intubation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults scheduled for surgery * Adults over 18 years old that are assigned to general anesthesia with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index over 40 * Pregnant women * Patients earlier underwent gastric surgery * Critically ill patients where spending time on ultrasound would cause a major disadvantage for the patients

What they're measuring

High risk of aspiration

Timeframe: Immediately before intubation

Low risk of aspiration

Timeframe: Immediately before intubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03685435

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Akershus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-02-17

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