Comparing heart monitoring methods in sepsis patients
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two methods to measure fluid responsiveness in patients with sepsis and hypotension: cardiometry (non-invasive heart monitoring) and ultrasound of the IVC vein. The goal is to find a simpler way to guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are being treated for sepsis with low blood pressure that doesn't improve with fluids.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 40.
- You are classified as ASA I, II, or III (healthy, mild, or severe systemic disease).
- You do not have significant heart valve disease or arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation.
- You are not on dialysis or have end-stage kidney disease.
- You are not pregnant.
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