Using a heart ultrasound for cardiac arrest outside the hospital
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus to look at the heart during cardiac arrest happening outside the hospital. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors make better decisions for treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital.
- The cardiac arrest was not caused by an injury.
- There are no obvious signs of death (like the body being stiff or cold).
- You do not have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order or any written refusal of CPR.
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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