A231 A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL TO DETERMINE THE EFFICACY OF THE BIOVAC DIRECT SUCTION DEVICE DURING UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING: A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

Inadequate visualization during upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common problem. The BioVac direct suction device is designed to enhance endoscopic suction to improve visualization. We initiated a randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of this device (NCT02150941).

Aims

In this report, we present the results of a feasibility analysis.

Methods

Between July 2014 and June 2016, patients admitted to two academic hospitals undergoing endoscopy for UGIB with suspicion of active bleeding (ie. fresh blood hematemesis, hemodynamic instability, acute drop in hemoglobin) were invited to participate. EGD was performed and patients where the source of bleeding was not found due to poor visualization after 5 minutes were randomized t

SUBMITTER: Gregor H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6507613 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature