Comparing Pleth Variability Index (PVI) Measurements at Different Sensing Locations

Completed

Conditions studied: Fluid Imbalance

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the suitability of the ear and forehead as a better site for measure of fluid responsiveness.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02124551

Run by

University of California, Irvine

People needed

35

Starts

2014-04-01

Expected to finish

2017-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Undergo any type of surgeries under general anesthesia in UCI Medical Center
• Mechanically ventilated during surgery
• Arterial line placement is preferred but not required
• Agree to sign the consent and HIPAA forms

You may not qualify if…

• Less than 18 years of age
• Pregnant women
• Refused to sign the consent and HIPAA forms
• Receive vasoactive medication prior to surgery
• Has these conditions: hypotension, hypothyroidism, moderate or poorly controlled hypertension, chronic poorly-controlled diabetes, heart failure patients, and patients with active airway flow obstruction, left ventricular dysfunction, intra-cardiac shunts, right ventricular dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias
• patients with surgeries at or around site of sensor placement
• Subject has skin abnormalities affecting the digits such as psoriasis, eczema, angioma, scar tissue, burn, fungal infection, substantial skin breakdown, nail polish or acrylic nails that would prevent monitoring of SpO2 levels during the study

Where it is running

• University of California, Irvine Medical Center — Orange, California, United States

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