POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND (POCUS)

This study tests whether two bedside techniques—intracavity ECG and lung ultrasound—can safely confirm the position of a central venous catheter and rule out lung complications in intensive care patients. 75 adults needing a central line will be randomly assigned to standard care…

This study tests a training program that teaches advanced practice providers (like nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in the emergency department how to use a portable ultrasound to check the heart. About 75 providers will take a simulation course, then use the ultraso…

This study looks at how consistent and repeatable bedside heart ultrasound measurements are when taken by different operators after a short training. Thirty healthy volunteers will have their heart function measured using ultrasound. The goal is to see if these measurements agree…

This study looks at how often doctors use a portable ultrasound device (POCUS) during checkups at free clinics and street medicine sites in Indianapolis. Researchers will track what they find and whether the ultrasound changes the patient's treatment plan. About 50 adults will ta…

This study is testing whether a simple bedside ultrasound can detect fluid buildup under the skin after open abdominal surgery and predict which patients will develop a surgical site infection. Researchers will follow 100 adults who had emergency or planned abdominal surgery, giv…

This study tests whether a simple neck ultrasound can accurately measure fluid status in people receiving chronic haemodialysis. Researchers will compare ultrasound results with standard methods in 100 participants. The goal is to find a safer, non-invasive way to guide fluid rem…