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Compass Device CVC Trial

Completed
Conditions
Blood Pressure
Interventions
Device: Extravascular blood pressure transducer
Registration Number
NCT03056859
Lead Sponsor
University of New Mexico
Brief Summary

This is a single-arm observational trial of a device (Compass Vascular Access, Centurion Medical Products, Williamston MI). The device is a compact, sterile, single-use extravascular blood pressure transducer. This pressure measurement aids in confirmation of appropriate venous access. The investigators plan to enroll 40 consenting patients with BMI ≥35 who require central venous catheterization for clinical reasons independent of the existence of this study. The primary outcome is operator satisfaction.

Detailed Description

Forty (40) consenting patients meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria for this single-arm observational trial will be prepared as usual for central venous catheter (CVC) placement. The Compass pressure measurement device will be included in the CVC placement apparatus as per the manufacturer's directions. Data will be recorded on the placement procedure, operator satisfaction, routine patient demographics, and incidence of inadvertent arterial puncture.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI ≥35
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant women
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Non-English speakers
  • Prisoners

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Enrolled PatientsExtravascular blood pressure transducerProcedure: Central venous catheter placement with extravascular blood pressure transducer
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Operator Satisfaction15 minutes

Operator satisfaction (0-10 scale; 0=totally dissatisfied, 10=totally satisfied)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Arterial Puncture Incidence15 minutes

Incidence of arterial puncture

Implement Used at Time of Arterial Puncture, if Any15 minutes

If arterial puncture occurred, list catheterization implement being manipulated at the time

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of New Mexico Hospital

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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