Evaluation of Sagittal Abdominal Diameter as a Predictor of the Skin to Epidural Space Distance in Obese Patients

Launched by AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY · Sep 17, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the size of a person's abdomen (measured from front to back, called the sagittal abdominal diameter or SAD) can help predict the distance from the skin to the epidural space in obese patients. This is important because accurate measurements can make epidural anesthesia (a type of pain relief used during surgery) safer and more effective. The researchers want to see if using SAD is more accurate than the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a common way to assess body weight relative to height.

To participate in this study, individuals must be 18 years or older, have a BMI between 30 and 39.9, and be scheduled for elective surgery on their lower legs that will use epidural anesthesia. Unfortunately, pregnant women and those who cannot receive an epidural due to medical reasons cannot join the trial. Participants will likely have some measurements taken and may help researchers learn more about how to improve anesthesia care for people with obesity.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18 years or older
• • BMI 30 to 39.9
• • Either sex
• • Elective surgery on lower extremities performed under epidural anesthesia
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women
• • Contraindications to epidural block