Impedance Threshold Device Tilt Study
Orthostatic Hypotension
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Orthostatic Hypotension focused on measuring inspiratory impedance threshold device, blood pressure regulation, head-up tilt test, tilt table testing, burn injury, Burns
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Military or civilian males or females between the ages of 18-65 years Burn injury with at least one unburned finger for Portapres measurement Minimum of 96 hours bedrest or physician directive to tilt Exclusion Criteria: Age < 18 and > 65 years Facial burns when application of ITD device would cause further trauma Medical monitoring devices that preclude the use of the ITD Signs of cardiac abnormalities, autonomic dysfunction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any other respiratory limitations (ventilator dependent, intubated, tracheostomy) limiting use of ITD History of pre-syncopal/syncopal episodes or orthostatic hypotension History of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease Patients taking any kind of cardiovascular pressor medications Inability to obtain a Portapres pulse wave validated by blood pressure cuff with +/- 5mmHg diastolic blood pressure Unable to provide informed consent for self
Sites / Locations
- US Army Institute of Surgical Research