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Effect of PEEP and Trendelenburg on Ultrasound Size of Internal Jugular and Subclavian Veins

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Ventilated Patient in Intensive Care
Management of the Expiratory End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and Body Position
Interventions
Behavioral: Patient's position
Registration Number
NCT02569424
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Brief Summary

There is no recommendation for the management of the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during setting of a central venous catheter (CVC) in a ventilated patient. Several non-randomized studies have investigated the cross-sectional area (AST) ultrasound minor axis for different pressure levels by evaluating a single vessel every time or by not displaying the right or left side in the evaluation. Another study showed that there could be unpredictable size differences between the 2 subclavian veins.

In ventilated patient, the PEEP, which is intrathoracic, will result in a decrease of venous return and thus possibly a superior vena cava dilation, located outside the pleura, depending on their capacitance. Different pressure levels showed an increase of AST with the increase of intra-thoracic pressure on certain veins, in a heterogeneous and not randomized manner.

The primary purpose of the study is to measure the effect of PEEP (0, 5, 10 or 15 cm H2O) and the patient's position (supine or Trendelenburg strict -15-20 °) on the cross-sectional area of the jugular and subclavian veins.

Detailed Description

There is no recommendation for the management of the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during setting of a central venous catheter (CVC) in a ventilated patient. Several non-randomized studies have investigated the cross-sectional area (AST) ultrasound minor axis for different pressure levels by evaluating a single vessel every time or by not displaying the right or left side in the evaluation. Another study showed that there could be unpredictable size differences between the 2 subclavian veins.

In ventilated patient, the PEEP, which is intrathoracic, will result in a decrease of venous return and thus possibly a superior vena cava dilation, located outside the pleura, depending on their capacitance. Different pressure levels showed an increase of AST with the increase of intra-thoracic pressure on certain veins, in a heterogeneous and not randomized manner.

The primary purpose of the study is to measure the effect of PEEP (0, 5, 10 or 15 cm H2O) and the patient's position (supine or Trendelenburg strict -15-20 °) on the cross-sectional area of the jugular and subclavian veins.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Any patient ventilated in intensive care is eligible.
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient with stable hemodynamic status and Mean Blood Pressure (< 65 mmHg)
  • Patient with registered social security number
Exclusion Criteria
  • clinical sign for a central venous thrombosis (unilateral edema ...).during echography screening before inclusion
  • presence of a central line for more than 48 hours.
  • Anechoic patient (checked during echography screening)
  • History of cervical spine surgery.
  • IntraCranial HyperTension
  • patient in shock with hemodynamic instability and not stabilized
  • patient treated by noradrenaline > 1 µg/kg/min
  • patient or relative's refusal
  • protected patients ≥ 18 years, minors, pregnant women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ventilated patientsPatient's positionPatient's position (Supine or Trendelenburg strict -20°)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The cross-sectional area of the jugular veins ( in cm2)at baseline

The cross-sectional area of the jugular veins ( in cm2) at the end of the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The cross-sectional area of the subclavian veins ( in cm2)at baseline

The cross-sectional area of the subclavian veins ( in cm2) at the end of the intervention

The antero-posterior diameter of the jugular veins (in mm)at baseline

The antero-posterior diameter of the jugular veins (in mm) at the end of the intervention

The antero-posterior diameter of the subclavian veins (in mm)at baseline

The antero-posterior diameter of the subclavian veins (in mm) at the end of the intervention

The distance between posterior and pleural lining of the jugular veins (in mm)at baseline

The distance between posterior and pleural lining of the jugular veins (in mm) at the end of the intervention

The distance between posterior and pleural lining of the subclavian veins (in mm)at baseline

The distance between posterior and pleural lining of the subclavian veins (in mm) at the end of the intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU Clermont-Ferrand

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Clermont-Ferrand, France

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