Evaluating the use of transesophageal echocardiography in critically-ill patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the clinical impact and safety of focused, point-of-care transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in critically-ill patients receiving care in emergency and intensive care settings. It aims to characterize the use of TEE in patients experiencing shock and cardiac arrest, including the frequency of studies, clinical indications, and patient outcomes. The registry facilitates collaboration among clinical teams and standardizes data collection to enhance research in this area.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult critically-ill patients who as part of their routine clinical care receive focused TEE in the emergency department of intensive care setting.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children (age under 18 years)
* Vulnerable populations

Where it's running

• Rush University Medical Center
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Felipe Teran, MD, MSCE — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Study coordinator: James R Quinlan
• Email: jrq6@cornell.edu
• Phone: 7175792198

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.