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Comparing Pleth Variability Index (PVI) Measurements at Different Sensing Locations

Completed
Conditions
Fluid Imbalance
Registration Number
NCT02124551
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the suitability of the ear and forehead as a better site for measure of fluid responsiveness.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to compare Pleth Variability Index (PVI) measurements at different sensor locations in respect to signal quality, sensor fit to site location and fluid responsiveness. PVI will be measured at 3 different sensor sites: the fingers, ear lobes and forehead. The ability to predict fluid responsiveness will be analyzed using cardiac output as the reference value.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Undergo any type of surgeries under general anesthesia in UCI Medical Center
  • Mechanically ventilated during surgery
  • Arterial line placement is preferred but not required
  • Agree to sign the consent and HIPAA forms
Exclusion Criteria
  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Pregnant women
  • Refused to sign the consent and HIPAA forms
  • Receive vasoactive medication prior to surgery
  • Has these conditions: hypotension, hypothyroidism, moderate or poorly controlled hypertension, chronic poorly-controlled diabetes, heart failure patients, and patients with active airway flow obstruction, left ventricular dysfunction, intra-cardiac shunts, right ventricular dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias
  • patients with surgeries at or around site of sensor placement
  • Subject has skin abnormalities affecting the digits such as psoriasis, eczema, angioma, scar tissue, burn, fungal infection, substantial skin breakdown, nail polish or acrylic nails that would prevent monitoring of SpO2 levels during the study

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PVI measurement of fluid responsivenessIntra-operative

The primary outcome is to test the ability of PVI recorded at the finger and at the ear to predict fluid responsiveness.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

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Orange, California, United States

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