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

Sponsor
Region Örebro County
Study ID
NCT07406750
Status
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Conditions

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

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Education in performing hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion — BEHAVIORAL
    Educational program in performing hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion
  • Hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound of venous congestion

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 12, 2026
Start date
Apr 1, 2026
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
46 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Intensive care nurse
    Intensive care nurses that perform hemodynamic diagnostic ultrasound acording to the VExUS protocol
  • Arm: Intensive care patients
    Intensive care patients with sepsis

Primary Outcome Measure

Intensive care nurses' VExUS performance [ Time Frame: two years ]

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