Lung ultrasound in ambulances for breathing problems
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a portable ultrasound on the lungs during ambulance transport (by specially trained paramedics) can help identify the cause of breathing problems. It may help guide quicker and more accurate treatment for patients with shortness of breath.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You were treated by an ambulance or emergency medical services (EMS) crew.
- You had shortness of breath along with at least one of the following: low oxygen levels (below 94% on room air), abnormal lung sounds, increased effort to breathe, swelling in the feet or legs, or trouble breathing when lying flat.
- You did not have a cardiac arrest (heart stopped) before reaching the hospital.
- Your symptoms were not caused by an injury or accident (like a fall or car crash).
- A paramedic trained in lung ultrasound was involved in your care.
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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