Rescue Litter Packaging for Trauma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a study to look at the effect on breathing of various ways to package a person in a rescue litter. We will measure lung function in a litter, lying down, lying down in a vacuum mattress, one the side in a vaccum mattress, and vertical in a vacuum mattress.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Roger B Mortimer, MD
Principal Investigator
UCSF - Fresno
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 18 to 65 who weigh between 130 and 300 pounds and have a waist size of 32 to 42 inches. It is intended for people without serious health issues that would prevent safe participation.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Measurement
Participants undergo baseline sitting pulse oximetry and forced vital capacity (FVC) and 1-second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) measurements
Experimental Procedure
Participants are secured in various positions using a vacuum mattress and litter to measure pulmonary function in different configurations
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects post-experiment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Patient packaging in a rescue litter
Trial Overview
The study tests how different ways of securing someone in a rescue litter—lying flat, on the side, or upright, with or without a vacuum mattress—affect breathing and lung function.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Order of packaging
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Francisco
Lead Sponsor
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