Study on blood flow during fluid therapy in ICU
This study looks at how giving fluids to critically ill patients in the ICU affects blood flow back to the heart. It helps doctors understand if giving fluids improves circulation.
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Who can take part
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and critically ill.
- You have a monitor to check your heart and blood flow (like a line or device).
- Your doctor has decided you need 500 mL of IV fluids (crystalloids).
- You are not pregnant or suspected to be pregnant.
- You do not have severe heart valve problems (like aortic or mitral stenosis or regurgitation).
- You do not have a history of peripheral artery disease.
- You can lie flat on your back.
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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