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The effect of position of the arm on visualizing a vein in the chest with ultrasound during normal breathing

Influence of arm position on ultrasonic visualization of Infraclavicular Axillary vein during spontaneous breathing.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/08/015211
Enrollment
70
Registered
2018-08-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are undergoing forearm fractures under ultrasound guided brachial plexus block

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: a.Patients with previous rib/clavicular fractures b.Previous thoracic surgery on right side c.Patients with underlying pneumothorax/hemothorax d. BMI >30 e. Refusal to consent for the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage change in the Cross - sectional area of the vein at different points on the chest during breathingTimepoint: 1 minute—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Depth of the Axillary vein from skin(mm) Timepoint: 1 minute;Distance from axillary vein to pleura/rib(mm) Timepoint: 1 minute—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Charulatha R

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

ravindrancharulatha@gmail.com9894909652

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026