Ultrasound of the diaphragm to predict breathing failure in septic shock
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to check how well the diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) is working in people with septic shock. The goal is to predict who might need a breathing machine, so doctors can act faster and possibly improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with septic shock (a severe infection causing dangerously low blood pressure).
- You need to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 3 days.
- You must not have a pre-existing nerve or muscle disease that affects breathing, such as muscular dystrophy or ALS.
- You must not have had major chest or diaphragm surgery in the past, and no severe chest wall deformity.
- You must be able to give consent (or have a legal guardian do so) and be willing to receive full breathing support if needed.
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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