Status:

TERMINATED

Evaluation of Three Dimensional Echocardiography in Critical Care Medicine

Lead Sponsor:

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Conditions:

Shock

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Comparison of volumetric measurements obtained by three dimensional echocardiography with measurements obtained by thermodilution using a pulmonary artery catheter in the intensive care unit.

Detailed Description

Prospective, observational study evaluating three dimensional echocardiography for measuring hemodynamic variables versus the current gold standard (pulmonary artery catheter). Critically ill patient...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • advanced hemodynamic monitoring with pulmonary artery catheter and arterial catheter in place
  • patient intubated or tracheostomy in place
  • clinical indication for performing an echocardiography
  • ongoing sedation requirement

Exclusion

  • Heart rhythm other than sinus rhythm or paced atrial rhythm
  • Known allergy to sulphur-hexafluoride (SonoVue©)
  • Artificial heart valves in place
  • Any form of mechanical cardiac assist
  • contraindication to performing a transesophageal echocardiography
  • presence of significant cardiac valve regurgitation
  • presence of an intracardiac shunt

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2016

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

11 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03270319

Start Date

May 1 2016

End Date

August 31 2019

Last Update

October 30 2024

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Department for Intensive Care Medicine

Bern, Switzerland, 3010