Tag: ultrasound
Echocardiography for Intensivists
This book contains all the information that readers will require in order to perform echocardiography and to interpret the findings correctly. After an introductory chapter on the essential physics of ultrasonography,... read more
Lung Ultrasound in the Critically Ill: The BLUE Protocol
Written by a pioneer in critical care ultrasound, this book discusses the basic technique and "signatures" of lung ultrasound and explains its main clinical applications. The tools and clinical uses of the BLUE protocol,... read more
Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist
Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenient and portable handbook focuses on ultrasound-guided techniques, including... read more
The POCUS Textbook: Learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Blood Vessels, Heart, & Lungs
Bring your physical exam into the modern era by learning point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Learn cardiopulmonary POCUS with step-by-step instructions from Dr. Istrail. Over 100 crystal-clear figures beautifully designed... read more
Echocardiography and Ultrasonography in the ICU: A Comprehensive Text (Respiratory Medicine)
This is a comprehensive textbook on the emerging field of critical care ultrasound and echocardiography. These imaging modalities are being used increasingly in the ICU, and this book contains more detail than any other book... read more
Beyond the Diaphragm: Combined Muscle Ultrasound Predicts Extubation Success in Sepsis
This prospective observational study investigated a novel approach using combined ultrasound measurements of both the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to better predict extubation outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients... read more
Basic Ultrasound Skills “Head to Toe” for General Intensivists (Lessons from the ICU)
The aim of this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and competent use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization... read more
Lung Ultrasound Speeds Up VAP Diagnosis and Improves ICU Outcomes
This prospective randomized controlled study investigated whether using Lung Ultrasound (LUS) as a primary bedside tool for diagnosing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) could outperform the standard radiological approach... read more
Predicting Mortality in Sepsis-Related ARDS Using Machine Learning
The application of machine learning methodologies to construct prognostic prediction models for sepsis patients complicated by ARDS, informed by the new global definition, proves to be reliable. This approach can assist clinicians... read more
Critical Care Ultrasonography Usage in the Management of Cardiogenic Shock
Despite advancements in treatment, cardiogenic shock (CS) still has a very high mortality rate. To improve patient outcomes, a timely diagnosis and the correct management are crucial. This is especially true given the changing... read more
Rib-Indexed POCUS vs. Chest X-Ray for Lung Recruitment Assessment in Ventilated Neonates with Moderate-Severe ARDS on Pulmonary Surfactant Therapy
Rib-indexed posterior approach POCUS is a reliable, radiation-free modality for real-time lung recruitment assessment in neonates with NARDS, demonstrating noninferiority to CXR. Notably, our study is the first to propose... read more
Wireless Wearable Doppler Ultrasound: Monitoring Trauma Patients
This study demonstrated the feasibility of placing the wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound on severely injured trauma patients admitted to the trauma bay of a busy level 1 trauma center. The device reliably captured... read more
Accurate Percutaneous Tracheal Tube Placement Using Visual-Guided Transillumination Method
The novel Illuminated Tracheal Alignment Guide (iTAG) device and technique is the first of our knowledge to test the identification of tracheostomy sites by way of laser-guided transillumination. We believe this device... read more
Predicting Renal Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Using Intraoperative Renal Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring
This study shows that intraoperative monitoring of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) values and monitoring of critical thresholds may be an important tool in predicting the development of acute renal failure (ARF) and other... read more
Weaning Failure From Mechanical Ventilation
Ultrasound is a useful tool for identifying weaning failure from cardiovascular, diaphragmatic, respiratory, and airway origin. The strengths of our scoping review lie in its comprehensive approach to synthesizing diverse... read more
Peripheral and Respiratory Muscle Weakness and Functional Impairments in ICU Patients
This study demonstrated that patients discharged from ICU in this resource-constrained setting presented with peripheral and respiratory muscle weakness at unit discharge. Muscle weakness occurred despite a short ICU... read more
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist: A Practical Guide on the Use of POCUS
This book, written by internationally renowned experts, is a comprehensive text covering all aspects and recommendations regarding the use of POCUS for critically ill neonates and children. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)... read more
Non-invasive ICP Monitoring for TBI Patients When Invasive Systems Not Available
Using a mixed-method approach involving literature review and an in-person consensus by experts, a set of recommendations designed to assist clinicians managing traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients using nICP systems plus... read more
POCUS-first vs. CT-first Approach on ED LOS in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis
While point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS)-first and computed tomography (CT)-first approaches resulted in comparable emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) and time to surgical consultation for patients with mild AC,... read more
Mortality Predictor with sPAP in Elderly Critically Ill with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Mortality in general ARDS patients remains high, with many experiencing long-lasting sequelae. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients, particularly regarding right ventricular... read more
Prognostic Accuracy of POCUS in Patients with Pulseless Electrical Activity
This systematic review and meta-analysis shows that among 1,202 patients across 18 studies, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exhibits high prognostic accuracy for survival to admission (SHA) and moderate accuracy for ROSC... read more
Diastolic Dysfunction Increases AKI Rick in COVID-19 Patients
Diastolic dysfunction increases the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with severe COVID-19. Using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) to assess left ventricular diastolic function in the ICU may be a useful parameter... read more
