The Effect of ultrasonography in disposition of patients

Developing a comprehensive practical protocol for using point -of -care –ultrasonography in disposition of patients with acute non-traumatic dyspnea in emergency department

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20111114008104N14

Enrollment

Registered

2018-12-03

Start date

2018-12-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-01-14

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Conditions

Point -of -care –ultrasonography at the patient's arrival.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In addition to the routine diagnostic protocol, patients will be subjected to using point -of -care –ultrasonography upon arrival. Intervention 2: Control group: Di

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with sudden dyspnea

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients under the age of 18 Patients with trauma Patients with chest pain or suspected symptoms of ischemic heart disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The first diagnosis. Timepoint: At the arrival of the patient. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.;The final diagnosis. Timepoint: After taking the medical treatment. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.;Time to disposition of patient. Timepoint: The time of transfer to the ordinary wards of hospital, being discharged or being observed in ED. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.	—

Measure

Time frame

The first diagnosis. Timepoint: At the arrival of the patient. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.;The final diagnosis. Timepoint: After taking the medical treatment. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.;Time to disposition of patient. Timepoint: The time of transfer to the ordinary wards of hospital, being discharged or being observed in ED. Method of measurement: Based on the information in the patient file.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Amin Zare

Iran University of Medical Sciences

mazare74@yahoo.com+98 21 8670 2503

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026