Breathing test may help doctors give right amount of fluids
NCT ID NCT03780660
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether changes in central venous pressure (CVP) during breathing can predict if ICU patients need more fluids. 68 spontaneously breathing patients were monitored. The goal was to find a simple way to avoid giving too much or too little fluid, which can be harmful.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a simple, non-invasive way to decide which patients need extra fluids, potentially reducing harm from over- or under-hydration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 68 patients, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The method may not be accurate enough for routine use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHU
Lille, France
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