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Effect of a Sacral Lift on Femoral Vein Size and Exposure
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a sacral lift can improve femoral vein size and exposure, which may be clinically helpful during femoral vein cannulation among emergency department patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a sacral lift increase femoral vein size compared to no sacral lift in both straight and frog-leg positions? Does a sacral lift improve femoral vein exposure (reduce overlap by the femoral artery) compared to no sacral lift in both straight and frog-leg positions? Researchers will compare femoral vein size and exposure measurements with and without a sacral lift in both straight and frog-leg leg positions to see if the sacral lift improves vein size and reduces artery overlap. Participants will: Undergo femoral vein ultrasound scans. Maintain a straight leg position with and without a sacral lift. Maintain a frog-leg position with and without a sacral lift.
Official title: Examining the Effect of a Sacral Lift on Femoral Vein Size and Exposure in the Emergency Department
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2025-07-23
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-03-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound with Sacral lift
Intervention includes using a sacral lift during ultrasound to collect femoral vein measurements.
Locations (1)
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States