Reliability of Diaphragm Ultrasound: Intra- and Interrater Analysis
ConditionDiaphragm Issues
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
About this trial
It is often difficult for anesthesiologists to select an ultrasound method that will give consistent results and also be a reliable way to examine the diaphragm, especially on the left side of the chest.
In this study, two anesthesiologists blinded to one another's scan results, will perform ultrasound scan of the diaphragm using three different methods and the measurements will be analyzed to see the reliability of each method.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Any elective surgical patient
Age ≥18 years
American Society of Anesthesiologists class I to III
Disqualifiers
Pregnancy - patients will be asked if they are pregnant or not and screened post-consent from their medical chart.
History of diaphragmatic dysfunction
Previous surgical procedures on the lung, thorax or diaphragm.
Inability to understand the study activities and provide informed consent when explained about the study and the consent process
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov