Observation of B-lines in Pulmonary Echography, During Open Abdominal Surgery

Launched by PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE · Nov 27, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of a special ultrasound technique called lung ultrasound during open abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if a certain finding, known as "B-lines," can help doctors determine if a patient has too much fluid in their body while they are undergoing surgery. This is important because having too much fluid can lead to complications, but there isn't a reliable way to check for it during surgery right now. By observing these B-lines, researchers hope to find out if they could be a useful sign of fluid overload in surgical patients.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for open abdominal surgery. However, there are some criteria that would exclude you, such as having had previous chest surgery, a body mass index (BMI) over 30, or certain breathing problems that require extra oxygen. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo a lung ultrasound during your surgery to help gather information about fluid levels in your body. This research could eventually help improve care for patients undergoing similar procedures in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients scheduled to open abdominal surgery Older than 18 years.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous thoracic surgery, BMI over 30 kg/m2 Baseline respiratory alterations related to preoperative supplementary oxygen requirements Evident malformations of the thoracic wall If the position required for the surgery does not allow the echographic windows required for the protocol