Mechanical ventilation Myocardial function Left ventricle Right ventricle Critically ill patients
Conditions
Interventions
Trans thoracic echocardiography in patients mechanically ventilated longer than 24 hours
Sponsors
Academic Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mechanically ventilated longer than 24 hours Age above 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Refractory circulatory instability / severe septic shock requiring norepinephrine > 0,5 gamma Poor left ventricular function Skin or thorax disorders rendering trans thoracic echocardiography infeasible
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Left ventricular systolic / diastolic parameters Right ventricular systolic / diastolic parameters | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Left ventricular myocardial performance index | — |
Contacts
Public ContactT.G.V. Cherpanath
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Outcome results
None listed