Ultrasound trick may help surgeons give just the right amount of fluids
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This study looked at 150 adults having open abdominal or aortic surgery to see if a simple ultrasound measurement of a large vein near the heart can predict whether a patient needs more fluids. Doctors gave a small fluid bolus and checked if the heart pumped more blood. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Opolu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:21 UTC