Ultrasound use by EMTs in emergency vehicles
This study tests if emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can use a portable ultrasound device on patients before they reach the hospital. It focuses on adults with a trauma, breathing trouble, suspected stroke, or cardiac arrest.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have one of these emergency conditions: recent trauma, trouble breathing, suspected stroke, or cardiac arrest outside the hospital.
- You must not be in a very unstable condition that needs immediate lifesaving care.
- You must be seen by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) before reaching the hospital.
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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