Health Condition 1: R098- Other specified symptoms and signsinvolving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Critically ill patients of age > 18 years admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Intubated patients on ventilator support. Expected to stay in Intensive Care Unit for at least 48 hours.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with known pulmonary conditions that interfere with the interpretation of Lung Ultrasound: Pulmonary fibrosis, persistent Pleural effusion, known Lung pathology, Pneumectomy. - Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess Extra Vascular Lung Water (EVLW) using B Lines in Lung Ultrasound in critically ill patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit.Timepoint: Day 1 to day 5, day 7, day 10 and weekly thereafter and as and when required during ICU stay | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To correlate Extra Vascular Lung Water (EVLW) using lung ultrasound with 1. Weaning 2. Duration of mechanical ventilation 3. Mortality in critically ill patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit.Timepoint: Day 1 to day 5, day 7, day 10 and weekly thereafter and as and when required during ICU stay | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital