Ultrasound test to guide fluid needs in ICU
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple bedside ultrasound measurement (called PPV and LVOT VTI) can help doctors decide if you need more fluids. You will be in the ICU and on a breathing machine. The test involves lifting your legs up while measuring your heart's response.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are admitted to the ICU and on a breathing machine (ventilator) with a specific breathing setting
- Doctors suspect you may need more fluids (e.g., low blood pressure, negative fluid balance, or poor circulation)
- Your heart rhythm is normal sinus rhythm (not atrial fibrillation or other irregular beats)
- You have an arterial line placed to monitor blood pressure continuously
- Your doctor can get a clear picture of your heart using a bedside ultrasound (echocardiography)
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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