Bedside ultrasonography-Applications in critical care: Part II

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a vital bedside tool for acute care physicians.
• POCUS provides critical clinical information, significantly impacting patient management.
• This review, Part II, focuses on advanced POCUS applications in critical care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation techniques and outcomes.
• To discuss the utility of compression ultrasonography for deep vein thrombosis.
• To highlight the role of abdominal, neurocritical, and airway ultrasonography in emergency settings.

Main Methods:

• Narrative review of current literature and practices.
• Description of ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation.
• Discussion of compression ultrasonography for deep vein thrombosis.
• Overview of abdominal, transcranial Doppler, and airway ultrasound applications.

Main Results:

• Ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation improves success rates and reduces complications.
• Compression ultrasonography is effective for bedside screening of deep vein thrombosis.
• Abdominal ultrasound aids in diagnosing intraperitoneal bleeds in trauma patients.
• Ultrasound is increasingly relevant for neurocritical care and airway management.

Conclusions:

• Bedside ultrasonography is indispensable in intensive care for rapid patient assessment.
• POCUS enhances the safety and efficacy of invasive procedures.
• The integration of POCUS continues to advance critical care practice.