Monitoring blood flow in VV-ECMO patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how doctors can monitor your blood flow and fluid needs while you are on VV-ECMO. It involves a simple maneuver where your legs are raised to see if your heart needs more fluid.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently on VV-ECMO, a type of heart-lung support for severe lung problems.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have any condition that prevents the doctor from safely raising your legs (like an open abdomen, recent head injury, or leg/spine problem).
- You have not had a stroke in the last 3 months.
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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