Measurement of Recirculation During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO)
- Conditions
- RecirculationVenovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Registration Number
- NCT00920062
- Lead Sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.
- Brief Summary
This study is to test the usefulness of ultrasound dilution recirculation measurements in patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as therapy. The ultrasound dilution measurements determine the efficiency of support provided by venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. At the present time there are no other devices available to make recirculation measurements.
- Detailed Description
At the present time there are no devices available to measure recirculation in patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The study uses an external monitor, laptop computer, clamp on flowsensors and ultrasound dilution technology to measure blood flow. Measurements are made by injecting 0.5 - 1 ml/kg of sterile isotonic saline into the patient's extracorporeal circuit. The subject will be monitored throughout the measurements. The measurements will be coordinated with the regular care of the patient and their extracorporeal circuit.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 16
- Patients between 0 and 21 years of age
- Patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as treatment.
- Patients over 21 years of age
- Patients not receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recirculation measurements made in patients receiving venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Duration of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Crouse Hospital
🇺🇸Syracuse, New York, United States