Perceptions and Ultrasound Literacy for Sound Volume Management

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

About this trial

The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of ICU physicians in Switzerland regarding the use of ultrasound for fluid management and evaluation of venous congestion.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

physicians working in ICUs

working in Switzerland

Disqualifiers

None

Trial population

physicians working in Swiss ICUs

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Quastionnaire

    Other intervention

    physicians working in ICUs will complete a questionnaire through REDcap

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: ICU staff1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Physician Knowledge and Experience Using Ultrasound for Fluid Management and Venous Congestion

The primary outcome is the proportion of ICU physicians in Switzerland who demonstrate knowledge and report regular use of ultrasound techniques for assessing fluid responsiveness and venous congestion, including traditional methods and newer approaches. Data will be collected through a structured online questionnaire.

Time frame
completion of questionnaire once within the assessement period, takes about 30 minutes

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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