Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Volume in High-Risk Pregnant Women At Term

Launched by THE CHAIM SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER · Jan 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how ultrasound can be used to look at the stomach in pregnant women who are at higher risk for complications during anesthesia. Specifically, it aims to see how the stomach looks when these women are fasting, which is important because pregnant women often need surgery without having fasted properly. By examining the stomach's size and content, doctors hope to better understand the risk of inhaling stomach contents during surgery, a situation that can lead to serious problems.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be pregnant women who are at least 28 weeks along in their pregnancy and are over 18 years old. They should be admitted to a hospital due to high-risk pregnancy concerns and be able to understand the study details and provide consent. Participants will undergo an ultrasound to assess their stomach and will help researchers gather important information that could improve care for pregnant women undergoing surgery in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Non-labouring pregnant women at 3rd trimester (≥ 28 weeks)
• • 2. 18 years or older.
• • 3. ASA physical status I-III
• • 4. Hospitilized in High Risk Pregnancy Department
• • 5. Ability to understand the rationale of the study assessments and provide signed informed consent.
• • 6. Written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status class IV.
• • 2. Patient age \< 18 years
• • 3. Pregnant patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) disease and pathology.
• • 4. History of upper GI tract surgical procedures.
• • 5. History of medications that affect gastrointestinal motility.
• • 6. Inability to understand the rationale of the study assessments and provide signed informed consent.