Intensive Care Unit Ultrasound for Venous Thromboembolism
Fig. 13.1 Color Doppler is used to distinguish the superficial (a) and deep (b) femoral arteries from the common femoral vein (c) In situations where PE is a major concern,…
Ultrasound and Airway Management
Fig. 8.1 Anatomic view of the upper respiratory system (cadaver model) Technique of the Upper Airway US Examination The optimal positioning of the patient for US examination of the upper…
Diaphragm Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit
Fig. 11.1 B-Mode and M-Mode images of the diaphragm dome. With B-Mode, a 2-dimensional image is constructed. With M-Mode, a single sound path is used to follow changes in diaphragm…
Lung Ultrasound in Respiratory Failure and Pneumonia
Fig. 9.1 A low frequency probe is normally used for depth imaging but has less resolution compared to a high frequency probe. High frequency probes are optimal for imaging relatively…
Ultrasound Evaluation of Shock and Volume Status in the Intensive Care Unit
Fig. 4.1 Algorithm for ultrasound assessment of undifferentiated shock, modified from the RUSH protocol. The algorithm begins with critical care echocardiography, with subsequent focused exams as described in the chapter…
Critical Care Ultrasound Education
Fig. 2.1 Proposed levels of competence of echocardiography in ICU. TTE transthoracic echocardiography, TEE transesophageal echocardiography, ALS advanced life support, FEEL focused echocardiographic evaluation in life support, FATE focused assessment…
