Status:
COMPLETED
Ultrasound-Guided vs Landmark Technique for Femoral Arterial Cannulation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Conditions:
Time Needed to Achieve a Successful Cannulation of the Femoral Artery in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The use of ultrasound guidance by senior residents learning the technique of femoral artery catheterization is superior to the landmark technique.
Detailed Description
The insertion of percutaneous femoral catheter is the method of choice for arterial monitoring in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery at American University of Beirut Medical Center. It is e...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Infants and children under 12 years of age.
- American Society of Anesthesiologist Physical Status (ASA) III or IV.
- Patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery who do not have existing arterial line access.
- Parents/guardians/patients willing to sign consent.
Exclusion
- Hematoma or infections at the potential site of insertion.
- Inability or unwillingness of research participant or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
- Need for emergency surgery.
- Hemodynamic instability
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
106 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02183857
Start Date
July 1 2014
End Date
January 1 2016
Last Update
January 26 2017
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American University of Beirut Medical center
Beirut, Lebanon