Coagulation Changes in Trauma Patients
Summary
Hypothesis to be tested: placement of a central venous catheter will induce a systemic hypercoagulable state. To determine this, the investigators will measure thromboelastography (TEG), PT(prothrombin time), PTT (partial thromboplastin time), Prothrombin Fragment 1.2, Factor VIII, and VonWillebrand's Factor. In addition, duplex ultrasound will be performed to correlate the laboratory coagulation values with functional changes (i.e. deep venous thrombosis).
Description
We will enroll all patients who will be getting a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) placed either in the PICC Insertion Room or in a surgical intensive care unit who are undergoing emergent central venous catheter placement for a medically indicated reason. All patients who have not had a previous central line or will be getting their catheter exchanged over guide wire are eligible.
At Baseline:
We intend to evaluate the patient for a Deep Vein Thrombosis by conducting a duplex ultrasound of the lower extremities prior to line insertion. We will also collect one sample of blood at baseline within 3 hours of insertion.
During CVC Insertion:
One sample of blood will be collected during CVC insertion.
Follow Up:
The last blood sample will be collected soon after CVC insertion (approximately 3hrs). Blood samples will only be drawn when we are available to collect them. Thus, this is defined as a "sample of convenience". We will also conduct another duplex ultrasound of the extremities after CVC insertion for evaluation of DVT.
Data will be collected on the duplex ultrasound result, the type of central line and the exact insertion site. Should a DVT be found, the attending physician will be made aware according to clinical protocol.
Normally, at the moment of central venous puncture, 5cc of blood is aspirated and wasted to confirm correct placement of the needle tip before placement of the guidewire. For the intended study, instead of wasting that blood, we will save 500 microliters of it for coagulation analysis. Immediately after the catheter is inserted over the guidewire, a chest x-ray is obtained to verify position of the catheter. At this point, each port of the central venous catheter is aspirated and wasted before infusion through the central venous catheter. For the purpose of this study, we will save 500 microliters of that wasted blood for coagulation analysis. To clarify, the second 500 microliters will be drawn through the newly placed central venous catheter ports and saved (instead of being drawn and wasted). Drawing back on each port before infusing is standard practice. This second sample will contain a small amount of saline, but, based on a few trials in the animal lab, this saline is unlikely to effect the coagulation analysis.
In summary, we intend to visit the patient 3 times over approximately a 4 hour period for the purpose of collecting blood that would normally otherwise be wasted (a total of 1500 microliters). This will be done only on patients who are undergoing the procedure for for a medically indicated reason and medical care will not be changed, affected, or otherwise altered based on involvement in this study. Our purpose is simply to collect 3 samples of blood during emergent central venous catheter placement that would otherwise be wasted into the biohazard container.
We will use this blood to assay prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, thromboelastography, Prothrombin Fragment 1.2, Factor VIII, and VonWillebrand's Factor.
Study Design
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Conditions
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Location
Ryder Trauma Center
Miami
Florida
United States
33136
Status
Recruiting
Source
University of Miami
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00795743
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS of an upper extremity vein (e.g., AXILLARY VEIN; SUBCLAVIAN VEIN; and JUGULAR VEINS). It is associated with mechanical factors (Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Primary) secondary to other anatomic factors (Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Secondary). Symptoms may include sudden onset of pain, warmth, redness, blueness, and swelling in the arm.
Vein Of Galen Malformations
Congenital arteriovenous malformation involving the VEIN OF GALEN, a large deep vein at the base of the brain. The rush of arterial blood directly into the vein of Galen, without passing through the CAPILLARIES, can overwhelm the heart and lead to CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
Stockings, Compression
Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients and following surgery.
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
Instruments that generate intermittent forces, uniformed or graduated, to facilitate the emptying of VEINS. These devices are used to reduce limb EDEMA and prevent venous THROMBOEMBOLISM, such as deep vein thrombosis in the legs.
Postthrombotic Syndrome
A condition caused by one or more episodes of DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, usually the blood clots are lodged in the legs. Clinical features include EDEMA; PAIN; aching; heaviness; and MUSCLE CRAMP in the leg. When severe leg swelling leads to skin breakdown, it is called venous STASIS ULCER.
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