Preoperative Presence of Gastric Content in Non-fasting Patients - an Ultrasound Study

Using bedside ultrasound, the investigators will examine gastric content in non-fasting patients assigned to rapid sequence intubation (RSI). The procedure will be done immediately before intubation. The percentage of non-fasting patients who actually have gastric content will be determined.

Identifying gastric content is critical because presence increases the risk of pulmonary aspiration during intubation.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-fasting Patients Anesthesia Intubation Complication Rapid Sequence Intubation

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Akershus University Hospital

Lørenskog, Akershus, 1478, Norway

About this study

Quantitative gastric content will be registered by measuring the cross section area of antrum using bedside ultrasound. The area and the patients age will be applied to estimate gastric volume.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

adults scheduled for surgery
Adults over 18 years old that are assigned to general anesthesia with rapid sequence intubation (RSI)

Exclusion criteria

Body mass index over 40
Pregnant women
Patients earlier underwent gastric surgery
Critically ill patients where spending time on ultrasound would cause a major disadvantage for the patients

Treatment and study plan

Bedside Ultrasound

Other

Checking for gastric content using bedside ultrasound

Primary outcomes

High risk of aspiration

Time frame: Immediately before intubation

Detection of solids, or more than 1,5 mL/kg clear fluid in the gaster
Low risk of aspiration

Time frame: Immediately before intubation

Detection of empty stomach, or less than 1,5 mL/kg clear fluid in the gaster

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Akershus

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Sep 26, 2018
Registry last updated: Nov 21, 2019

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