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Training and Education in Point of Care Ultrasound in Critical Care: An Update
Purpose of ReviewTraining and education that culminate in the mastery of Critical Care Ultrasound (CCU) requires a complex systems based approach. We...
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A point-of-care ultrasound education curriculum for pediatric critical care medicine
BackgroundDiagnostic and procedural point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) change patient management with the potential to improve outcomes. Pediatric...
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The use of muscle ultrasound to detect critical illness myopathy in patients with sepsis: an observational cohort study
BackgroundCritical illness myopathy (CIM) has negative impact on patient outcomes. We aimed to explore the diagnostic value of bedside...
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Reliability of point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate fluid tolerance performed by critical care residents
BackgroundPatients with hypotension usually receive intravenous fluids, but only 50% will respond to fluid administration. We aimed to assess the...
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First-Trimester Ultrasound A Comprehensive Guide
This second edition offers a unique and focused study of the use of ultrasound during the first trimester, a critical time in a fetus’ development....
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Single-plane versus real-time biplane approaches for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization in critical care patients: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundCritical care patients often require central venous cannulation (CVC). We hypothesized that real-time biplane ultrasound-guided CVC would...
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Endovascular revascularization of critical limb ischemia: the role of ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block for the procedural pain management
ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of the ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) for pain management during endovascular treatment of...
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The intestinal ultrasound role in inflammatory bowel disease in clinical practice and a critical appraisal of the current guidelines (mini-review)
BackgroundIntestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a beneficial tool in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. IUS has long...
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Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (CIMUS) consensus statement: recommendations for mandatory ultrasound competencies for ultrasound-guided thoracentesis, paracentesis, and central venous catheterization
ObjectivesTo develop a Canadian Internal Medicine Ultrasound (CIMUS) consensus statement on recommended mandatory point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)...
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Cardiopulmonary Point of Care Ultrasound
This book is an illustration-rich practically focused resource on the use of cardiopulmonary point of care ultrasound (POCUS). It focuses on the...
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Critical care ultrasound training: a survey exploring the “education gap” between potential and reality in Canada
BackgroundCritical care ultrasound (CCUS) is now a core competency for Canadian critical care medicine (CCM) physicians, but little is known about...
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous retrieval of non-radiopaque radial line using a microsnare
Radial arterial lines are inserted in critically ill patients admitted to hospital intensive care units for continuous monitoring of their blood...
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Diversity of current ultrasound practice within and outside radiology departments with a vision for 20 years into the future: a position paper of the ESR ultrasound subcommittee
Ultrasound practice is a longstanding tradition for radiology departments, being part of the family of imaging techniques. Ultrasound is widely...
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Ultrasound evaluation of portal venous gas and its mimics
Portal venous gas on abdominal ultrasound classically represents an indirect indicator of bowel ischemia, a critical condition which poses a high...
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Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric nephrology
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has evolved in recent years in clinical practice, hel** in early bedside diagnosis of important etiologies. Many...
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Lung ultrasound and procalcitonin, improving antibiotic management and avoiding radiation exposure in pediatric critical patients with bacterial pneumonia: a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundPneumonia is a major public health problem with an impact on morbidity and mortality. Its management still represents a challenge. The aim...
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Super-resolution ultrasound and microvasculomics: a consensus statement
AbstractThis is a summary of a consensus statement on the introduction of “Ultrasound microvasculomics” produced by The Chinese Artificial...
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Ultrasound-Guided Goal-Directed Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient
Purpose of ReviewThis review highlights the current clinical use of ultrasound-guided goal-directed therapy in critically ill patients with an...
