The purpose of this study is to non-invasively study the reflective changes in cardiac output as response to fluid therapy in the pediatric moderate hypovolemia/dehydrated pediatric patients using sub-q rehydration using Hylenex augmented subcutaneous infusion of fluids and electrolytes compared to intravenous methods.
This is an open-labeled, single-center Phase IV clinical trial. The study will consist of patients with moderate hypovolemia/dehydration requiring parenteral rehydration. It is expected that this study will describe the onset or change in cardiac output using Hylenex augmented subcutaneous rehydration from ages 2 months up to 3 years and at a flow rate satisfying clinical needs, especially in reference to changes in cardiac output observed in standard intravenous rehydration.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
17
1ml subcutaneous with initiation of intravenous fluids then every 24 hrs with a maximum dose of 3 injections in 72 hours
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cardiac Output Trends
Describe the cardiac output trends measured in liters per minute (onset and changes in slope over time) by noninvasively monitoring methods in pediatric patients being rehydrated by Hylenex augmented subcutaneous rehydration or routine IV rehydration
Time frame: Measurements and data are recorded only while patient is receiving care in the Emergency Department (ED). A f/u call is made on day 3 and/or day 7 post enrollment into the study.
Gorelick Assessment
Gorelick assessment of hydration status at baseline, and at the end of sub-q or IV hydration treatment or at discharge from the emergency dept. * volume of fluid infuse over time * time to discharge from ED to home or transfer into the hospital * discharge diagnosis from ED * duration of any supplemental hospitalization for supplemental hydration * time to first urine output observed * requirement for rescue therapy and nature of the rescue therapy * incidence of readmission to hospital/ED * global assessment of overall satisfaction with rehydration therapy by parents and caregiver
Time frame: Measurements and data are recorded only while patient is receiving care in the ED. A f/u call is made on day 3 and/or day 7 post enrollment into the study.
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