Imaging of Cardiac Support Devices
Patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) often have multiple support lines and devices that need routine imaging evaluation by radiologists. In patients with cardiogenic shock or depressed cardiac…
Neuroimaging of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
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 Early Postoperative Complications of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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…
Imaging of Altered Mental Status
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…
Imaging Approach to Misplaced Central Venous Catheters
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…
Imaging of Abdominal Postoperative Complications
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…
Approach to Abnormal Chest Computed Tomography Contrast Enhancement in the Hospitalized Patient
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,…
Imaging of Gastrointestinal Tract Perforation
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…
Imaging of Diffuse Lung Disease in the Intensive Care Unit Patient
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,…
Imaging of Acute Renal Failure in the Hospital Setting
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…
