Using Vein Size to Predict Fluid Response in ICU Patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether measuring the size of a vein in your groin using ultrasound can help doctors decide if you need more fluids when you're critically ill in the ICU. The goal is to improve how doctors manage fluid treatment for patients on breathing machines.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in an intensive care unit (ICU) on a breathing machine
- Your doctor thinks you may need extra fluids because your heart is not pumping well enough
- You already have a PiCCO monitor (a special catheter that measures heart function)
- Your groin area is accessible and healthy enough for ultrasound imaging
- You or your legal representative can give written permission to join 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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