RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06807983
LUng and Cardiac Ultrasound for REspiratory Distress in ElDerly
Impact of a Management Strategy for Acute Dyspnea in Elderly Subjects Based on the Use of Lung and Cardiac Ultrasonography
Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Enrollment
504 participants
Start Date
Nov 4, 2025
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Prospective trial to evaluate the impact on the initial therapeutic inadequacy of a management strategy for acute dyspnea in the elderly based on the use of lung and cardiac ultrasonography.
Eligibility
Min Age: 65 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Eligible patients will be aged over 65 years, affiliated with the French social security system, and presenting to the ED with acute dyspnea (onset <14 days) accompanied by severity signs before or at triage (respiratory rate ≥22 and SpO2 <92% on room air). The enrolling emergency physician (EP) must be the patient's treating physician and must be trained in LuCUS. Written informed consent from the patient or their legal representative is required for inclusion
Exclusion Criteria1
- dyspnea secondary to thoracic trauma, dyspnea clearly related to COVID-19, known pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer, prior administration of specific treatment for dyspnea before inclusion, immediate need for endotracheal intubation, patients identified as being at end-of-life, and individuals under legal guardianship or deprived of liberty.
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Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTdiagnostic strategy based on lung and cardiac ultrasonography
cardiopulmonary ultrasound performed by the emergency physician, immediately at patient's bed
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