Live Stream of Prehospital point-of Care Ultrasound During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (NCT04817475) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Live Stream of Prehospital point-of Care Ultrasound During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Austria44 participantsStarted 2021-07-01
Plain-language summary
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been suggested as a useful tool in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) for diagnosis and treatment of reversible causes. However, in prehospital emergency medicine performing ultrasound and the translation of the findings can be challenging. As new prehospital ultrasound devices offer the possibility for remote supervision, the impact of tele-supervision on the performance of POCUS during OHCA is unclear.
Aims: This prospective observational study aims to evaluate if POCUS with tele-supervision can be performed during CPR without any additional hands-off periods longer than 5 seconds.
Methods: In total 30 patients with OHCA, where POCUS is considered, will be included in this study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with prehospital cardiac arrest, where POCUS is considered during cardiac pulmonary resuscitation, will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* under the age of 18,
* if POCUS is not considered or if POCUS will lead to a delay of live-saving treatment or transportation.
* pregnant patients
* patients with a body-mass-index (BMI) above 35 kg/m2
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Hands-off time during prehospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year