Comparing transport safety for ICU patients having scans
This study compares how safe it is to transport ICU patients to different types of scans, specifically PET/CT and CT scans of the chest and belly. The goal is to see if one method is safer for patients in critical care.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the ICU and need a PET/CT scan for any reason.
- Or you need a CT scan of your chest and belly as part of your care.
- Your scan is not for an emergency or something urgent like a sudden change in vital signs.
- You do not need a CT scan of your brain.
- You have not registered an objection to medical research in the Dutch registry.
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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