A brief introduction is provided of the different imaging modalities encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). The spectrum of intracranial pathology as well as potential postsurgical complications is reviewed,…
Imaging plays a central role in the evaluation of patients following cardiothoracic surgery, both for monitoring in the early postoperative period and for assessing for suspected complications. Patients with postsurgical…
Neuroimaging is an invaluable diagnostic tool for sorting through the vast array of etiologies that underlie altered mental status (AMS). Head computed tomography (CT) without contrast is the primary modality…
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used in patients in a variety of clinical settings, including the intensive care unit, general ward, and outpatient settings. After placement, the radiologist is…
We present a case-based review of abdominal postoperative complications, organized by organ system affected, including wound/superficial, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and vascular complications. Both general complications and specific considerations for…
This article describes an approach to analyzing the distribution of intravenous contrast on chest computed tomography and illustrates the various pathologies and pitfalls that may be encountered by the imager,…
Gastrointestinal tract perforation involving the stomach, duodenum, small intestine, or large bowel occurs as a result of full-thickness gastrointestinal wall injury with release of intraluminal contents into the peritoneal or…
There is a wide variety of causes of diffuse lung disease in the intensive care unit patient, of which adult respiratory distress syndrome is the commonest clinical consideration. Plain radiography,…
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a decline in the glomerular filtration rate. AKI affects up to 20% of hospitalized patients, and is even more common among intensive care…
Bowel wall thickening in the hospitalized patient can be due to myriad etiologies. Familiarity with the optimal study protocols and a structured approach for evaluation are important. Understanding the pathology…
