ICU doctors in Switzerland and ultrasound for fluid management

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 multicenter survey collects information from ICU physicians across Swiss hospitals about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices with ultrasound-based fluid management. It compares familiarity with traditional methods like central venous pressure and IVC ultrasound to newer approaches such as the VEXUS score and dynamic tests for fluid responsiveness. The study uses an online REDCap questionnaire to capture demographics, training, experience, and institutional factors, with voluntary participation and electronic informed consent. Data will describe current practices and identify areas for improvement in ultrasound use for volume management and venous congestion assessment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* physicians working in ICUs
* working in Switzerland

Where it's running

• University Hospital Basel
  Basel, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gregor Loosen, MD — University Hospital of Basel
• Study coordinator: Gregor Loosen, MD
• Email: gregormichael.loosen@usb.ch
• Phone: +41 61 55 65194

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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.