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NCT Number: NCT03276364

The Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been found to be useful for aiding in the prediction of fluid responsiveness. It is unknown if trainees can effectively utilize this tool to improve their assessment of fluid responsiveness.

In this prospective, observational study, pulmonary and critical care fellows are asked to make 2 assessments of fluid responsiveness in adults with shock: (1) based on clinical exam alone (Clinical) and (2) after performing a POCUS (Clinical + US). The accuracy of their pre- and post-ultrasound assessments are compared using a bioreactance monitor and passive leg raise test as the gold standard of fluid responsiveness in this study.

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Key information

Conditions

Ultrasound Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Shock

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults age 18 or older admitted to the MICU with a diagnosis of shock while a fellow was on duty.

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound

Diagnostic Test

Point-of-care ultrasound examination by pulmonary and critical care fellow

Primary outcomes

  1. Fluid responsiveness

    Time frame: Immediately subsequent to performance of a point-of-care ultrasound exam

    Increase of stroke volume index greater than 10% following passive leg raise testing

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Montefiore Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • Beth Israel Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Performed by Trainees to Improve the Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Patients With Shock

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Sep 8, 2017
Registry last updated
Sep 8, 2017

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