Lung ultrasound may replace invasive monitors for fluid management in surgery
NCT ID NCT03502460
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether lung ultrasound can help doctors give the right amount of fluid during surgery. 200 adults having various surgeries were monitored with both lung ultrasound and an esophageal Doppler. The goal was to see if a change in ultrasound pattern (from A to B lines) matches when the body no longer needs more fluid. If it works, this could offer a simpler, non-invasive way to manage fluids in the operating room.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to guide fluid therapy during surgery, reducing the need for invasive monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not change practice directly, and the technique requires further validation in broader settings.
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France