Diaphragmatic function assessment by ultrasonography in paediatric LDLT Recipients
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To evaluate the utility of diaphragmatic function assessment by ultrasonography in the weaning process of children following liver transplantation
Study Overview
Brief Summary
All pediatric LDLT recipients will undergo DIaphragmatic function Assessment by ultraSonography on POD 1,2,3 and then once every week until successful extubation. Data regarding general demographics, anthropometry, preoperative factors, intraoperative details such blood loss, duration of surgery, fluid, blood and products administration, graft details, closure details, postoperative details such as fluid balance, vasopressor requirements, sepsis, ventilatory parameters, nutritional status and weaning attempts will be collected.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 1.00 Month(s) to 18.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •All pediatric LDLT recipients aged 18 years and below.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with known history of diaphragmatic palsy, Intraoperative diaphragmatic injury, patients with prolonged ventilation for moe than 7 days prior to transplant.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To evaluate the utility of diaphragmatic function assessment by ultrasonography in the weaning process of children following liver transplantation
Time Frame: WEEK 1
Secondary Outcomes
- to evaluate the factors that contribute to delayed weaning in children following LT(week 1, week 2)
Investigators
Dr Susan Paulin
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical center
