Hemodynamic Venous Congestion Ultrasound (VExUS) by ICU Nurses in Sepsis Patients.

NOT YET RECRUITING

NCT07406750

Sponsor: Region Örebro County

Summary

Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's immune response to infection overreacts, leading to organ damage and death. Venous congestion, a buildup of blood in the veins, can occur in sepsis and contribute to organ injury. VExUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score) is an ultrasound method that can detect congestion early. This study examines whether ICU nurses, after training, can perform VExUS reliably, explores their experiences, and investigates links between VExUS findings and clinical outcomes.

Official title: Hemodynamic Diagnostic Ultrasound of Venous Congestion (VExUS) Performed by Intensive Care Nurses on Patients With Sepsis.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

46

Start Date

2026-04-01

Completion Date

2027-05-31

Last Updated

2026-02-18

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Sepsis Sepsis and Septic Shock Sepsis at Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Nurses

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Education in performing hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion

Educational program in performing hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion

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