Effect of a Focused Point-of-care Ultrasonography Screening Protocol in Hospitalized Patients

This research project aims to establish a real-time focused ultrasound examination protocol for routine assessment of hospitalized patients, including evaluations of the inferior vena cava (IVC), pericardial effusion, hydronephrosis, and ascites.

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Conditions

Heart Failure, Congestive Cardiovascular Diseases Digestive System Diseases Dyspnea Edema Edema, Pulmonary Establish a Real-time Focused Ultrasound Examination Protocol for Routine Assessment of Hospitalized Patients Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Fibrosis Heart Diseases Heart Failure Infections Inflammation Kidney Diseases Liver Cirrhosis Liver Diseases Lung Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Edema Renal Failure Acute Chronic Renal Insufficiency Respiration Disorders Respiratory Tract Diseases Sepsis Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

About this study

The primary objective is to investigate the clinical benefits of implementing a real-time focused ultrasound protocol for inpatients. These benefits include improved diagnostic accuracy, enhanced examination safety, better treatment outcomes, reduced length of hospital stay, and a comparison of hospitalization duration, ultimately leading to lower healthcare costs and reduced pressure on hospital resources. Through this study, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the clinical value of this technology and provide a valuable assessment tool to improve the care and management of hospitalized patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Hospitalized Patients Admitted to the Integrated Medicine Ward

Exclusion criteria

pregnant woman

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Mean Length of Hospital Stay in Days

Time frame: From admission to discharge during the index hospitalization, up to 90 days

Length of hospital stay will be measured as the number of days from hospital admission to hospital discharge during the index hospitalization. The mean length of stay will be compared between patients with documented point-of-care ultrasound assessment and patients without documented point-of-care ultrasound assessment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Point-of-care Ultrasonography(POCUS)

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2035
First posted: Jun 18, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 18, 2026

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