RecruitingNCT06728722

Ultrasound Detection of Body Composition in Critical Care

Detection of the Changes in Body Composition of Critically Ill Obstetrics by Ultrasound and the Co-relations With Clinical Outcomes; a Prospective Observational Study.

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Enrollment

121 participants

Start Date

Dec 15, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Complications Critical Illness Muscle Loss Gynecologic Disease Extracellular Fluid Alteration

Summary

Objective assessment of the Changes in body composition of critically ill patients is very valuable. Ultrasound stands as a solution due to its portability, bedside availability, and radiation-free technology. Those criteria are crucial for critically ill obstetrics and gynecological cases.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 16 Years

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This clinical trial is studying ultrasound detection of body composition for people with critical illness, extracellular fluid alteration, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 16 Years and older.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTultrasound detection of body composition

Muscle mass and fat thickness The examiner will use a five-site protocol. The protocol includes the examination of quadriceps on four sides and one bicep will be used The technique is reported by USVALID (Arabella, 2020) GRADING OF QUALITY OF ULTRASOUND SCANS - Muscle quality (fat and fibrotic infiltration) grading for each scan 1. = Muscle fascia and bone surface visible 2. = muscle fascia and bone surface still possible to spot 3. = muscle fascia and bone surface not distinguishable; no evaluation possible The FLUID protocol for edema will be done as follows: MEASURING POINTS 36 points, GRADING OF QUALITY: The examiner will use a 5-point scale of ultrasonic subcutaneous edema grade (USEG) to evaluate subcutaneous edema at each site based on echo intensity, tissue transparency, and fluid properties. Day zero, day 2 then Every 2 days if extended length.