Could ECG and ultrasound replace X-Rays for central line checks?
Knowledge-focused
Not yet recruiting
This study looks at whether using heart electrical signals (ECG) and ultrasound at the bedside can safely confirm that a central line (a large IV in the neck) is in the right place and has not caused a lung puncture. About 75 critically ill adults will be randomly assigned to eit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:37 UTC