Checking blood pressure monitor setup in the ICU
This study looks at how doctors set up the blood pressure monitors in the ICU. It checks if the position of the monitor affects the readings, and it may help improve care for patients on breathing machines and blood pressure support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator)
- You have an arterial line for continuous blood pressure monitoring
- You have a central line for measuring pressure in your veins
- You are receiving medication to keep your blood pressure up (vasopressors)
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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