Using gastric ultrasound to assess trauma in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of gastric ultrasound in measuring gastric fluid volumes in pediatric trauma patients who require urgent or emergent surgery. It focuses on identifying children with elevated gastric fluid volumes and high-risk gastric contents, which may increase the risk of aspiration during anesthesia. The study builds on existing evidence that trauma can lead to delayed gastric emptying and elevated gastric contents, potentially complicating anesthetic management. By assessing gastric fluid volumes, the study seeks to improve safety protocols for anesthesia in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric patients ages 0-17 years-old
* Patients suffering from a traumatic injury requiring urgent or emergent surgery.
* Inpatient or Same-Day Surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with altered or abnormal gastric physiology, ie, history of Nissen Fundoplication, history of short-gut syndrome, history of bariatric surgery/gastric sleeve, history of gastroparesis or functional dysmotility, etc.

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Elaina Lin, MD — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Study coordinator: Elaina Lin, MD
• Email: line1@chop.edu
• Phone: 215-590-1000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.