Comparing two ways to measure lung artery pressure
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if an automatic measurement of lung artery pressure works as well as the manual method. If you already have a special catheter in your pulmonary artery, the study will compare the two approaches to see if the automatic way is reliable.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in an intensive care unit (ICU).
- You have a Swan-Ganz catheter already placed in your pulmonary artery for your care.
- Your doctor is already measuring your lung artery pressure as part of your regular treatment.
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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