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Effect of Intravenous Metochlopramide Prophylaxis on Gastric Volume

NCT04609124 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 111

Last updated 2022-03-08

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Summary

Gastric fluid volume and pH in patients undergoing cesarean section are essential considerations for general anesthesia (GA). Increased gastric volume and low pH of gastric contents could predispose the risk of aspiration pneumonitis. The present study explored the research question "whether prophylaxis with intravenous metoclopramide significantly reduces gastric volume and antral cross-sectional area in patients awaiting cesarean section under GA

Conditions

  • Aspiration Prophylaxis

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Abdominal ultrasound evaluation of antral area

ultrasound assessment of antral cross sectional area

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
22 Years
Max Age
38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-10-24
Primary Completion
2021-10-30
Completion
2021-12-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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