Effect of Raised End-Tidal pCo2 on Choroidal Volume

Description

This study is to investigate the relationship between arterial carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and vitreous pressure on the choroidal volume by integrated intraoperative OCT imaging under eye exams under anesthesia.

Conditions

Intraocular Pressure

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Study overview

This study is to investigate the relationship between arterial carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and vitreous pressure on the choroidal volume by integrated intraoperative OCT imaging under eye exams under anesthesia.

Effect of Raised End-Tidal pCo2 on Choroidal Volume

Effect of Raised End-Tidal pCo2 on Choroidal Volume

Condition
Intraocular Pressure
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * any child undergoing an eye exam under anesthesia for an ophthalmologic reason.
  • * children between the ages newborn to 8 years of age.
  • * children who are not having an eye exam under anesthesia.
  • * \* children over the age of 8 years of age.
  • * \* children with altered cerebral autoregulation, or increased intracranial pressure, or any other condition deemed appropriate by the anesthesiologist.

Ages Eligible for Study

to 8 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Amy Monroe, MPH, MBA, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of Pittsburgh

Kanwal Nischal, MD,FRCOphth, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2025-02-27