Ultrasonographic Identification of the Proximal Humerus Landmarks

The Cleveland Clinic30 enrolled

Overview

Evaluate whether discrete landmarks of the proximal humerus can be identified using ultrasound in patients with various body habitus and BMI.

There are three main forms of vascular access: peripheral intravenous (PIV), Central venous (CV) and intraosseous (IO). Of the different types of vascular access PIV and CV access have drawbacks when used during resuscitation, because they can be difficult to obtain when patients are volume depleted as in cases of trauma. Attempting CV access has numerous risks with complications occurring in up to 33% of attempts. These include failed placement (22%), arterial puncture (5%), catheter malposition (4%), pneumothorax (1%) and asystolic cardiac arrest (\<1%). Attempting to obtain CV access may also disrupt chest compressions in cases of cardiac arrest. Intraosseous access has been used in scenarios where PIV and CV access is difficult or impossible to obtain. Pharmacokinetic studies and standard practice support the bioequivalence of intraosseous and intravenous administration of common medications. Intravascular depletion does not hinder attempts at IO access, and as the insertion sites are peripheral to the heart, insertion can be done avoiding interruptions in chest compressions. Obtaining proximal humerus interosseous (PHIO) access may also be faster than obtaining both PIV and CV access with a relatively low complication rate. In one survey, complications of IO included difficulty in identifying correct anatomical site (3%), extravasation (3.7%), displacement after insertion (8.5%), and very rarely late complications including compartment syndrome (0.6%), osteomyelitis (0.4%) and skin infection (0.3%).

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Proximal Humerus Interosseous Venous Access Anatomic Landmark Ultrasonography

Interventions

Ultrasonographic examPROCEDURE

The study team will perform an ultrasonographic exam of the proximal humerus to identify six anatomical landmarks

ultrasound machineDEVICE

Regular ultrasound machine used at Cleveland Clinic

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females 18 years of age or older undergoing general, cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgery. * BMI \>= 18.5 kg/m\^2 Exclusion Criteria: * Limited mobility/ range of motion of arms * Prior surgical intervention on shoulder or humerus * History of arm dislocation with internal rotation * History of arm fracture * BMI in ranges: 25.1 - 29.9, 35.1 - 39.9

Locations (1)

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of proximal humerus landmarks successfully identified by ultrasound exam

Two investigators will perform an ultrasonographic exam on each patient, with one investigator examining each side of the body. Each investigator will aim to identify 6 anatomical landmarks: 1. The humeral shaft, 2. The surgical neck of the humerus, 3. The lesser tubercle, 4. The greater tubercle, 5. The intertubercular sulcus 6. The target site in the greater tubercle for needle insertion. Each side will receive a score ranging from 0 to 6 corresponding to the number of landmarks correctly identified.

Time frame: Through completion of ultrasonographic exam, an average of 30 minutes.

Secondary Outcomes

Time used to identify all 6 anatomical landmarks using ultrasound in seconds.

Evaluate the time used to identify all 6 anatomical landmarks using ultrasound.

Time frame: Through completion of ultrasonographic exam, an average of 30 minutes.

Depth of each landmark from the skin in centimeters.

Depth of each landmark from the skin in centimeters based on ultrasound measurements.

Time frame: Through completion of ultrasonographic exam, an average of 30 minutes.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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