Ultrasound and blood test to guide fluids after severe injury
This study uses an ultrasound of the large vein in your belly (the vena cava) and a blood test for lactate to check how much fluid you need after a severe injury. It helps doctors quickly see if you are dehydrated so they can treat you better.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You must have injuries to at least two parts of the body, with at least one serious enough to be life-threatening.
- You can be stable or unstable when you arrive at the emergency room.
- You must not have shock caused by heart or blood vessel blockage, or known heart problems affecting blood return to the heart.
- You must not have kidney failure, chronic liver disease, or be pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
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