NCT07541768
Training Medical Residents in the Use of the Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) Score for Bedside Volume Assessment.
Recruiting · Not Applicable · Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern · registry updated 2026-04-21
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This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of two training approaches (in-person versus remote) for teaching medical residents to apply the Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) score for bedside volume assessment in patients with acute heart failure. Resident performance will be compared to that of expert physicians certified in abdominal and duplex sonography.
Inclusion
- Medical residents in general internal medicine
- Basic ultrasound skills (POCUS component 1 or ≥200 scans)
- Working at study site during study period
Exclusion
- SGUM certification in abdominal ultrasound
- Advanced duplex ultrasound experience
- Prior vascular/duplex training