Introduction Print Section Listen Relevant pelvic pathology is periodically encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting and is amenable to bedside ultrasound evaluation. The pelvic pathology of interest in…
Introduction Print Section Listen Ultrasound of the neck and upper respiratory system has many potentially useful clinical applications.1 Aside from vascular access (see Chapter 27), some of these indications include…
Introduction Print Section Listen Ultrasound is a powerful and inexpensive tool, particularly well suited for the diagnosis and monitoring of critically ill patients. While portable bedside sonography may not be…
Introduction Print Section Listen Ultrasonographic guidance of thoracic drainage and biopsy procedures is an attractive alternative to computerized tomography (CT) or fluoroscopic guidance. While CT scanning is the standard for…
Introduction Print Section Listen Ultrasound technology is readily available and can provide guidance for invasive abdominal procedures in multiple planes without ionizing radiation. Further, real-time guidance of the needle tip…
Introduction Print Section Listen The role of neuraxial blocks and peripheral nerve blocks in the critical care setting has vastly improved due to the use of ultrasonography. Despite the available…
Introduction Print Section Listen As early as 1967, it was apparent that ultrasound was ideally suited for the detection of pleural effusions.1 In addition, thoracic ultrasonography can also detect less…
Introduction Print Section Listen Lung ultrasonography is easy to learn, simple to perform, and has strong clinical utility for the critical care clinician. Interestingly, radiologists have not been instrumental in…
Introduction Print Section Listen In its simplest form, cardiomyopathy (CMP) can be defined as a cardiac disorder involving myocardial dysfunction. Though there are various formal definitions of CMP in the…
Introduction Print Section Listen Echocardiography is an effective means of assessing cardiac valve function. It is useful for a rapid qualitative assessment or a more comprehensive assessment for all forms…
