Testing lung ultrasound in ambulances for breathing problems
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks whether paramedics can quickly use ultrasound (sound-wave imaging) in ambulances to help diagnose why patients are having trouble breathing. The goal is to see if this tool helps paramedics make better decisions before reaching the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You were treated by Emergency Medical Services (paramedics or ambulance crew)
- You called 911 because of trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- You have at least one sign of breathing trouble: low oxygen level (below 94%), abnormal lung sounds, labored breathing, swollen ankles, or trouble breathing when lying flat
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your breathing problem is not from a recent injury or accident
- Your heart was beating normally when paramedics arrived (no cardiac arrest)
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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