Point of Care Testing for Coagulation Function Versus Standard Laboratory Testing in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/4/2013 |
| Start Date: | January 2013 |
| End Date: | January 2015 |
| Contact: | Julie Rice, BSN |
| Email: | Julie.Rice@nationwidechildrens.org |
| Phone: | 614-355-3142 |
The current study proposes to investigate Point of Care Testing (POCT) (Coagcheck®) and
compare obtained results versus standard laboratory coagulation parameters prothrombin time
(PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT). The time difference in obtaining the two results
will also be examined. A total of 100 pediatric patients undergoing spinal surgery will be
enrolled and consented per protocol. Blood samples will be obtained simultaneously tested on
both the standard laboratory apparatus and the Coagcheck® device. If the two results are
comparable, this could have immediate clinical application and impact in the operating room
as POCT results are available within 2-3 minutes compared to 1-2 hours for standard
laboratory samples.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Undergoing elective posterior spinal fusion surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Parents willing & able to provide informed consent
- Child able to provide assent (if age appropriate)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing bleeding disorders
- Any other circumstance which, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the
patient at increased risk.
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