Hemodynamic Venous Congestion Ultrasound (VExUS) by ICU Nurses in Sepsis Patients.

Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's immune response to infection overreacts, leading to organ damage and death. Venous congestion, a buildup of blood in the veins, can occur in sepsis and contribute to organ injury. VExUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score) is an ultrasound method that can detect congestion early. This study examines whether ICU nurses, after training, can perform VExUS reliably, explores their experiences, and investigates links between VExUS findings and clinical outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07406750
Lead Sponsor	Region Örebro County Collaborators: Örebro University, Sweden, Region Östergötland, Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Conditions	Sepsis, Sepsis and Septic Shock, Sepsis at Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Nurses
Enrollment	46 participants
Start Date	2026-04-01
Primary Completion	2027-01-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-18