Perceptions and Ultrasound Literacy for Sound Volume Management
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Quastionnaire.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Ultrasound-guided Fluid Management, Volume Responsiveness, Venous Congestion Assessment, ICU Physician Practices. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Switzerland
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
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.
Detailed description
This multicenter survey study aims to explore the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) physicians in Switzerland regarding the use of ultrasound for fluid management. The primary objective is to assess participants' knowledge of ultrasound techniques to predict fluid responsiveness and evaluate venous congestion. The study will also compare familiarity with traditional methods (e.g., central venous pressure, IVC-Inferior Vena Cava ultrasound) and newer approaches such as the VEXUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score) score or assessment of stroke volume changes during passive leg raise or mini fluid challenges.
Participants will complete an online questionnaire via REDCap, covering demographics, professional background, ultrasound training, knowledge and experience with ultrasound for volume management and venous congestion, as well as institutional factors and suggestions for improvement. The survey will be distributed to physicians working in ICUs at multiple Swiss hospitals, including the University Hospital Basel, Kantonsspital Aarau, Inselspital Bern, Spitalzentrum Biel, and Triemlispital Zürich. Participation is voluntary, and informed consent will be obtained electronically at the start of the questionnaire.
Interventions
- Other Quastionnaire
physicians working in ICUs will complete a questionnaire through REDcap
Primary outcome measures
- Physician Knowledge and Experience Using Ultrasound for Fluid Management and Venous Congestion [Time frame: completion of questionnaire takes about 30 minutes]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- physicians working in ICUs
- working in Switzerland
Exclusion criteria
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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Switzerland · 1 center
- University Hospital Basel — Basel
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07237347 · am25Loosen;Req-2025-00684