Effect of Passive Leg Raise for Pediatric Peripheral IV Placement
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Intravenous Access
- Interventions
- Procedure: Passive leg raise
- Registration Number
- NCT03029754
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
- Brief Summary
The investigators wish to determine whether passive leg raise allows for easier peripheral vascular access in the pediatric population. The investigators hypothesize that pediatric anesthesiologists will have higher rates of successful intravenous catheterization in children where a passive leg raise is employed.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 87
Inclusion Criteria
- pediatric participants undergoing dental procedures under general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
- Children who already have adequate IV access
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Passive leg raise Passive leg raise Participant's legs will be raised with a bolster prior to IV insertion.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mean change in peripheral vein diameter at 5 minutes Change between vein diameter at baseline and following group allocation.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Royal University Hospital
🇨🇦Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada