Could a simple bedside scan save lives in the ER?

NCT ID NCT05787665

Summary

This study looked at whether using a lung ultrasound machine in the emergency room could help patients with severe shortness of breath. Researchers followed 385 patients to see if getting this quick, non-invasive scan led to better diagnoses, which might help them live longer and avoid being readmitted to the hospital within three months. The goal was to see if this tool improves real-world patient outcomes beyond just getting a faster diagnosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard-Herriot - Emergency Department

    Lyon, 69003, France

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