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Lung Ultrasound Signs and Patterns in COVID-19 Pregnant Women

Completed
Conditions
Covid19
Pregnancy Complications
Registration Number
NCT04823234
Lead Sponsor
Azienda Sanitaria-Universitaria Integrata di Udine
Brief Summary

SARS-CoV-2 impact on pregnant women is not well known yet. Some authors demonstrated that lung ultrasound can give similar results if compared to chest computed tomography and better results if compared to chest x-rays without radiations and limited risks for mother and fetus.

The Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS) can be used to asses the entity and monitor the evolution of lung impairment.

Some authors described an artifact, the "light beam", as a typical ultrasound sign in COVID-19 positive patients.

With our study we hypothesize to understand the prevalence of this sign and other ultrasound signs in pregnant COVID-19 positive patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • All pregnant COVID 19 positive patients admitted at our institution who had lung ultrasound performed
Exclusion Criteria
  • are < 18 years old
  • history of rheumatic disease
  • history of spontaneous pneumothorax
  • fibrothorax
  • history of thoracic surgery
  • no consent given

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Light Beam24 hours after admission

Evaluate the prevalence of the light beam sign

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ultrasound patterns24 hours after admission

Evaluate the prevalence of ultrasound signs and patterns during pregnancy

Length of stay24 hours after admission

Evaluate if the lung ultrasound score relates with the length of stay

Lung ultrasound score24 hours after admission

Evaluate if the Lung ultrasound score relates with the clinical presentation of the patient

Illness severity24 hours after admission

Evaluate if the lung ultrasound score relates with the prognosis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Clinic - Department of Medicine - ASUIUD

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Udine, Italy

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