Ultrasound Probe Study During Cardiac Arrest in ER
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether it is possible to use a special ultrasound probe down the throat (TEE) during a cardiac arrest in the emergency department. It aims to help doctors see the heart better while trying to save someone's life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a cardiac arrest (your heart has stopped) in the emergency department.
- You do not have a stomach or esophagus condition that makes putting a tube down the throat unsafe.
- You do not have a "do not resuscitate" order and the cardiac arrest is not due to an injury (like a car accident).
- You are not pregnant.
- A doctor trained in this special ultrasound is available to do the procedure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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