Comparing two ways to predict fluid needs in ICU patients
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple bedside test—raising your legs while lying down—can help doctors decide if you need more fluids. It uses an ultrasound to measure how well your heart pumps blood during this test.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and on a breathing machine (ventilator)
- Your doctor thinks you may need more fluids (showing signs like low blood pressure or poor circulation)
- You have a regular heart rhythm (sinus rhythm)
- You have an arterial line (a small tube in your artery to monitor blood pressure continuously)
- You can have a clear ultrasound picture of your heart (echocardiogram)
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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