Vascular Ultrasound in the Critically Ill

摘要: Over the past two decades, use of ultrasound has become more ubiquitous in intensive care units (ICUs) around world. One its most beneficial contributions to bedside these patients comes from ability visualize vascular anatomy. As technology operator-friendly and economical, tissue resolution also improved, allowing structures all sizes be clearly evaluated interrogated real-time. Two indications that have been studied extensively ultrasound-focused literature include diagnosis deep venous thrombosis (DVT) placement access. Once observation unilateral lower-extremity swelling is made, confirming DVT by means invasive venogram since replaced examination. In regards access-based procedures, reliance on superficial landmarks direct visualization vessels remains important process cannulating vessels, however, guidance improved cannulation success rates among levels practitioners trainees. This chapter analyzes data surrounding common practices makes recommendations how best incorporate into daily practice.