Using lung ultrasound to assess critically ill obstetric and gynecological patients
Perioperative Lung Ultrasound Phenotypes and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Obstetrics and Gynaecologic Patients (POLUS): A Prospective Cohort Study
This study tests if using lung ultrasound can help doctors quickly spot breathing problems in critically ill pregnant or postpartum women to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06728709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the use of lung ultrasound in critically ill obstetric and gynecological patients to identify pulmonary dysfunction early. By utilizing this bedside imaging technique, healthcare providers can make timely decisions without exposing patients to harmful radiation. The study will assess the frequency and types of pulmonary abnormalities detectable by lung ultrasound and their associations with patient outcomes in the intensive care unit. This approach is particularly important given the unique physiological changes during pregnancy and the peripartum period that complicate critical care management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients admitted to the obstetrics and gynecology intensive care unit.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse participation or are unable to undergo a lung ultrasound examination within the first 24 hours of admission may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved outcomes for critically ill obstetric and gynecological patients by enabling early detection and management of pulmonary complications.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in this specific population, similar studies using lung ultrasound in other critically ill patients have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient admitted to the obstetrics and gynecology intensive care unit Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal * inability to do a lung ultrasound examination during the first 24 hours of admission
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
- Ain shams university — Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: wessam selima, MD — Ain Shams University
- Study coordinator: wessam selima, MD
- Email: w.z.selima@gmail.com
- Phone: 01001958858
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.