Using lung ultrasound to predict outcomes in ICU patients with respiratory failure
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple lung ultrasound score can help predict outcomes in ICU patients with acute respiratory failure. It may help identify patients who need more intensive care or a different treatment plan.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be admitted to the ICU within the first 24 hours of the study.
- You must have acute respiratory failure with low oxygen levels (PaO2 less than 60 mmHg).
- You cannot have chronic lung diseases like interstitial lung disease or bronchiectasis (lung scarring or damage).
- You cannot have a large collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or large fluid buildup around the lung (pleural effusion) that blocks clear ultrasound images.
- You cannot have severe obesity, chest wall deformities, burns, or wounds that might interfere with the ultrasound probe.
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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