Ultrasound and nutrition in surgical ICU patients
This trial uses ultrasound to check muscle and body composition in patients recovering from surgery in the ICU. It also looks at how nutrition affects recovery, so you may be asked about your diet.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) after having surgery.
- You did not have surgery on your right leg.
- You do not have paralysis from the waist down (paraplegia) or from the neck down (tetraplegia).
- You (or your guardian) are willing to sign a consent form to take part in the study.
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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