RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Ultrasound Acute Chest Syndrome Sickle Cell Disease
Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Diagnosis of Acute Chest Syndrome in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
About This Trial
Feasibility and reliability of ultrasound in the inpatient hematology setting.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
1. Age: 0-25 years old
2. Diagnosis: Patients with a documented diagnosis of sickle cell disease (any genotype)
3. Disposition: Hospitalized for a SCD-related complication (e.g. VOC)
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
1. Patient is considered hemodynamically unstable to undergo consent and study procedures
2. Already has diagnosis of ACS prior to admission to inpatient unit
3. POCUS operator not available
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age: 0-25 years old
2. Diagnosis: Patients with a documented diagnosis of sickle cell disease (any genotype)
3. Disposition: Hospitalized for a SCD-related complication (e.g. VOC)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patient is considered hemodynamically unstable to undergo consent and study procedures
2. Already has diagnosis of ACS prior to admission to inpatient unit
3. POCUS operator not available
Treatments Being Tested
DEVICE
Point of Care Ultrasound
Point of Care Ultrasound during hospitalization
Locations (1)
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States