Bedside ultrasonography for the intensivist

Jose Cardenas-Garcia, Paul H. Mayo

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Abstract

Critical care ultrasonography is a bedside technique performed by the frontline clinician at the point of care. Point-of-care ultrasonography is conceptually related to physical examination. The intensivist uses visual assessment, auscultation, and palpation on an ongoing basis to monitor the patient. Ultrasonography adds to traditional physical examination by allowing the intensivist to visualize the anatomy and function of the body in real time. Initial, repeated, and goal-directed ultrasonography is an extension of the physical examination that allows the intensivist to establish a diagnosis and monitor the condition of the patient on a regular basis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)43-66
Number of pages24
JournalCritical Care Clinics
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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