Status:
COMPLETED
Gas Embolism With Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation
Lead Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Conditions:
Embolism, Air
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to use transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to determine the incidence, severity, and clinical significance of gas bubbles during argon plasma coagulation (APC).
Detailed Description
Gas embolism is a rare but serious complication of APC. We will use TEE to monitor for gas bubbles during APC. APC will be terminated if gas bubbles are associated with ischemic heart rhythms, wall mo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults (male and female) 18 years of age or older
- Clinical indication for bronchoscopy (hemoptysis, airway obstruction, tumor excision, granulation tissue that is impairing endobronchial stent performance)
- Ability of the patient or proxy to read, comprehend, and sign informed consent document.
Exclusion
- Presence of esophageal disorders that may complicate transesophageal echocardiography (strictures, varices, fistula, prior esophageal surgery)
- Presence of coagulopathy or other bleeding diathesis
- Inability to tolerate brief periods of apnea
- Presence of pulmonary vascular disease
- Pregnant women will not be included in this study because the potential fetal hypoxemia is not an acceptable risk.
- No exclusions will be made based on gender or race.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 5 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00676858
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
July 5 2011
Last Update
March 28 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115