An Evaluation of a Liberal Hydration Regimen Before Elective Caesarean Section Using Beside Gastric Ultrasound

Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital55 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to compare the residual gastric volumes in non-labouring parturients prior to elective Caesarean delivery when fully fasted as per European Society of Anaesthesia pre-operative fasting guidelines against the 'Sip Til Send' fasting guideline via a paired cohort study. The primary hypothesis is that 'Sip Til Send' would be non-inferior to standard fasting at minimising the residual gastric volume prior to surgery.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Aspiration; Gastric Contents, Anesthesia

Interventions

liberal hydrationOTHER

evaluate the effect of 'Sip Til Send' on overall gastric volume pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean delivery

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * planned caesarean delivery under regional anaesthesia * adhered to national fasting guidance of 6 hrs for food and 2 hours for clear fluids Exclusion Criteria: * age less than 18 * inability to understand English

Locations (1)

Coombe Women's Hospital

Dublin, Ireland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

gastric volume

whether a liberal hydration protocol can be safely provided to pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section.

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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