Ultrasound Investigation Into Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema in Open Water Swimming Athletes
Rocky Vista University, LLC
Summary
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can affect swimmers of all abilities. The pathophysiology is not well understood and early identification strategies are not established. Handheld ultrasound is a validated tool for the identification of pulmonary edema and is not well-studied in this population. Understanding the incidence of signs of pulmonary edema and its usefulness as a sign of early pulmonary edema would be beneficial This study evaluates triathletes and open water swimmers at endurance events. A validated protocol for lung ultrasound is used to identify the signs of pulmonary edema. The findings will be analyzed for differences in experience level, type of athlete, gender, age, and environmental factors. The findings may then be used in the future to aid in the early identification and treatment of athletes and military personnel in similar situations to decrease morbidity and mortality.
Description
This research project aims to advance the understanding of the signs of pulmonary edema by evaluating both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals at triathlons and open water swim events. Ultrasound is being used here as it is a validated tool for the assessment of pulmonary edema and pleural effusion and is highly portable and cost-effective, improving access to imaging in austere and limited-resource medical environments. Swimming-induced pulmonary edema lacks an abundance of evidence identifying its pathophysiology, as well as information regarding the normal progression of signs and sym…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be Athletes competing in the event * Must have engaged in a portion of the swimming leg of the race Exclusion Criteria: * \- Any acutely decompensating patient who requires focused medical care and evacuation as determined by race physicians * Patients who are pregnant * Patients less than 18 years of age * Athletes who did not participate in the swim portion
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestUltrasound
Lung ultrasound
Location
- Rocky Vista UniversityParker, Colorado