Automated System for Monitoring Urine Output in Intensive Care Patients

Launched by MEIR MEDICAL CENTER · Feb 1, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how using an automated system to monitor urine output can help prevent acute kidney injury (a serious condition where the kidneys suddenly stop working well) in patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). When patients are admitted to the ICU, keeping a close eye on how much urine they are producing is very important because it can help doctors detect problems early and improve patient care. The trial will compare two groups of patients: those who will be monitored with this new automated system from June 2022 to January 2024, and those who were monitored using traditional methods before June 2022.

To participate in this study, patients need to be between 18 and 100 years old and have been in the ICU for more than 48 hours. Unfortunately, patients without a urinary catheter (a tube that helps drain urine) or those who stayed in the ICU for less than 48 hours won't be included. The study aims to include around 900 patients in each group, and researchers will carefully analyze the data to see if the automated monitoring system makes a difference in preventing kidney injury and managing fluid levels in patients. If you or a loved one meets the criteria, this study could provide valuable insights into improving care for ICU patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 18-100, who were admitted to the General Intensive Care Unit in Meir Medical Center from January 2021 to January 2024, and had admission times longer than 48 hours.
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• • Exclusion Criteria: Patients without a urinary catheter, Patients with admission times less than 48 hours.
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