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Gastric Ultrasound in Elective Surgical Diabetic Patients
Led by Tanta University · Updated on 2024-09-19
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the use of gastric ultrasound in diabetic patients undergoing elective surgery. Pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents during surgery can cause serious complications, and diabetic patients may have delayed stomach emptying even after fasting. The study addresses the need for better assessment tools, as current fasting guidelines may not be fully suitable for these patients. Gastric ultrasound offers a bedside method to assess stomach contents in real time and guide anesthesia care. Participants will be grouped into diabetic and non-diabetic patients. A low-frequency curved ultrasound probe will be used to scan the stomach in different positions. The stomach's antral cross-sectional area and gastric volume will be measured just before surgery to classify the stomach contents. This method helps assess if the stomach volume exceeds safe limits prior to anesthesia. During the study, participants will undergo ultrasound assessments before their surgery. Researchers will measure the stomach's cross-sectional area and volume relative to body weight. These measurements will help evaluate the risk of aspiration. The study involves standard preoperative fasting and does not require additional interventions. Participant safety will be monitored, and the study will conclude after surgery assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Gastric Ultrasound in Elective Surgical Diabetic Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 63 18 years
- Both sexes
- Undergoing elective surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status >III
- Body mass index (BMI) outside the range of 18.5-40 Kg/m2
- History of upper gastrointestinal disease or previous surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper abdomen
- Abnormalities of the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as gastric tumors and recent upper gastrointestinal bleeding within the preceding 1 month
- Taking preoperative medicines that may delay gastric emptying, such as anticholinergic agents or opioids
- Hypothyroidism
- Current smoking history
- Pregnancy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Just before surgery
Participants undergo gastric ultrasound to evaluate gastric contents and volume before surgery.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt, 31527
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Research Team
M
Mohammed S ElSharkawy, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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