CompletedNot Applicable

The Use of the USCOM Device in Addition to Cardiac Ultrasound in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Undifferentiated Shock

United States47 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language summary

Currently, bedside ultrasound (US) is performed routinely in emergency department (ED) patients with undifferentiated shock to help guide resuscitation. Previously, it has never been possible to measure cardiac output on patients in the ED. Our clinical question looks at whether the USCOM device gives clinically relevant information in addition to ED cardiac US in patients with shock.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in shock, as defined by systolic blood pressure less than 95 mmHg or shock index (heart rate/systolic blood pressure) greater than 0.9 Exclusion Criteria: * less than 18 years old * Pregnant * Patients in shock due to trauma

What they're measuring

Cardiac Output

Timeframe: Twice during ED visit, averaging one hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01981629

SponsorHennepin Healthcare Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-08

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