Atelectasis During Delivery - Comparing Cesarian (c) -Section and Labor

Pregnancy promotes respiratory system's restrictive component. This study observes the generation of atelectasis during labor.

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Key information

Conditions

Delivery, Obstetric Atelectasis Cesarean Section Labor Lung Diseases Pulmonary Atelectasis Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

About this study

Pregnancy causes restriction of diaphragm movements as well as higher resistive component to the respiratory system. Spirometry studies have shown that the supine position increases risks of hypoxemia. There seems to be only casual observation regarding the generation of atelectasis during labor.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

post-anesthesia recovery

Exclusion criteria

hemodynamic disorder during labor

Treatment and study plan

CT Scan

Radiation

Thoracic CT scan

Primary outcomes

atelectasis

Time frame: 60-120 minutes after delivery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

CT Study of Atelectasis After Delivery - Comparison Between Cesarian Section and Labor

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Apr 23, 2008
Registry last updated: Apr 23, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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