Using ultrasound in emergency medical services in Switzerland

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 observational study aims to evaluate the benefits of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examinations conducted by helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in Switzerland. It will assess how these ultrasound findings influence medical treatment, diagnosis, and hospital selection for patients. Additionally, the study will compare the results of prehospital POCUS with in-hospital diagnostic tests to determine the diagnostic quality of POCUS and identify any findings that may be overlooked. The study will involve HEMS crew members completing a questionnaire regarding their experiences with POCUS.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients in whom the treating Rega team uses POCUS pre-hospital
* existing written General Consent (with permission to use patient data for research)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years

Where it's running

• Swiss Air Rescue Rega
  Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jürgen Knapp, Dr. — Bern University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Jürgen Knapp, Dr.
• Email: juergen.knapp@insel.ch
• Phone: +41765138342

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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.