New ultrasound method could replace needles for shock detection in ER
NCT ID NCT07206732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple bedside ultrasound of the inferior vena cava can detect low blood volume in shock patients as accurately as the standard invasive central venous pressure monitoring. Researchers will enroll 80 adults with shock from blood loss, infection, or other causes. The goal is to see if the non-invasive ultrasound method can guide fluid treatment more quickly and safely.
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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided inferior vena cava assessment
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, faster way to detect low blood volume in shock patients, potentially improving fluid management in emergency settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The ultrasound method may not be as accurate as invasive monitoring in all cases.
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Emeregency medicine department ,Assiut University
Asyut, Sahel Selim, Egypt
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