ICU nurses using ultrasound to check vein congestion in sepsis patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether specially trained ICU nurses can use ultrasound (VExUS) to check for blood flow backup in the veins of patients with sepsis. It aims to improve early detection of fluid overload in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You must be an ICU nurse with a specialist degree in intensive care and at least 1.5 years of experience.
- You must work at least 75% of full-time in the ICU and plan to stay employed at Örebro University Hospital until 2026.
- You may be a patient with suspected or confirmed sepsis and have signs of organ problems (like low blood pressure, confusion, or fast breathing).
- Patients must be at least 18 years old and admitted to the ICU.
- Patients cannot have severe liver disease (cirrhosis) or be pregnant.
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