Ultrasound versus usual care for guiding fluid treatment in sepsis
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares the use of a simple ultrasound test of the lungs and heart to help doctors decide how much fluid to give adults with septic shock. The goal is to find the most accurate way to guide treatment, which could lead to better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with septic shock, a severe infection that causes low blood pressure.
- Your blood pressure is low enough that you need intravenous fluids to bring it up.
- You do not have other types of shock, heart valve problems, severe heart failure, or serious lung conditions.
- You are not on a ventilator and do not have fluid buildup in your lungs or abdomen.
- You are not receiving dialysis for kidney failure.
- You are able to have an ultrasound (no skin or body issues that block the probe).
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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