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The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy and precision of two non-invasive methods of measuring cardiac output in critically ill children (<18 yrs). The participants will include any patient admitted to Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) requiring a trans-thoracic ECHO (TTE) as part of their treatment plan. Measurements of intermittent cardiac output will be obtained and compared on participants using standard 2-D TTE and Ultrasound Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| USCOM Cardiac index |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Ultrasonic Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM). | Device | This device is FDA approved and based on the principles of ECHO using continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to measure cardiac output. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Cardiac Index | measured at the time of study |
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The subjects for this study can be either male or female and not limited by race or ethnicity. They will include critically ill pediatric patients, less than 18 yrs of age, being treated in the Pediatric intensive care unit.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nina J Verdino, MD | East Carolina University | Principal Investigator |
| Keith C Kocis, MD | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UNC Children's Hospital | Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 27614 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D016638 | Critical Illness |
| ID | Term |
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| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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