The Effect of Head and Shoulder Positioning on the Cross-sectional Area of the Subclavian Vein in Obese Adults

SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center26 enrolled

Overview

In the present study, the cross-sectional area of subclavian vein, and the depth of the SCV from the skin are assessed in different head positions (neutral, rotation to ipsilateral or contralateral sides) and different shoulder positions (neutral or lowered) in spontaneous breathing obese adults.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Normal Volunteers

Interventions

Ultrasound assessment of vesselsOTHER

Subclavian vein and related structures are examined using ultrasonography

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy obese adults (BMI ≥ 30) Exclusion Criteria: * Medication affecting vascular elasticity History of central venous catheterization or clavicle fracture History of lung surgery, operation of chest cage

Locations (1)

SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cross-sectional area of subclavian vein

Cross-sectional area of subclavian vein is assessed.

Time frame: through the completion of assessment, an average of 1 hr

Secondary Outcomes

Depth of subclavian vein from skin

Depth of subclavian vein from skin is assessed.

Time frame: through the completion of assessment, an average of 1 hr

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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