Thermographic Imaging in Epidural Anesthesia

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-02-02

Study Completion Date

2017-11-17

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to describe infrared thermographic imaging as a tool for the assessment of epidural block in obstetrics patients

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Detailed Description

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Patients will recive standard anesthesia care for epidural placement and additionally, thermographic imaging will be obtained at baseline and up to 30 min after the epidural blockade is performed.

Conditions

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Epidural Blockade

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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A

Pt receiving standard Epidural block care for vaginal delivery

Thermographic imaging

Intervention Type DEVICE

Using infrared-recording camera will obtain thermographic images of the lower extremities before and after the epidural blockade

Interventions

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Thermographic imaging

Using infrared-recording camera will obtain thermographic images of the lower extremities before and after the epidural blockade

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Parturients in active labor requesting epidural anesthesia for normal vaginal delivery

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with lower extremity skin disorders like active infections like cellulitis, ,dermatitis, psoriasis or connective tissue disorders like scleroderma or Raynaud's phenomenon
* Patients with diagnosed peripheral vascular disease ,venous stasis , deep venous thrombosis.
* Patients with Severe preeclampsia with significant lower extremity edema
* Patient on vasoactive agents like vasodilators, calcium channels blockers.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes