Effect of Head Rotation on Overlap and Relative Position of Internal Jugular Vein to Carotid Artery in Infants and Children: A Study of the Anatomy Using Ultrasonography

November 20, 2009 updated by: Yonsei University

Effect of head rotation on overlap and relative position of internal jugular vein to carotid artery in infants and children: A study of the anatomy using ultrasonography.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Surgery

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

120

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Korea, Republic of
- - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
    - Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

infants and children undergoing surgery with general anesthesia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Paediatric patients scheduled for elective urologic surgery were enrolled on a convenience basis, irrespective of their diagnosis or whether central venous access was planned.

Exclusion Criteria:

Infants or children with possible c-spine disorders or haemodynamic instabilities.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Number of groups / cohorts

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
surgery with general anesthesia

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
comparison of internal jugular vein's relative position to carotid artery in children Time Frame: noninvasive ultrasonographic observation after inducing general anesthesia	noninvasive ultrasonographic observation after inducing general anesthesia

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Yonsei University

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Hae Keum Kil, PH.D, Professor of Anesthesiology, Severance Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria