SCCM Resource Library-Game On! Stump the Intensivist With Critical Care Ultrasound and Current Controversies

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Video Summary

In this video, several experts discuss the clinical applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in different medical scenarios. Dr. Christopher Short focuses on the use of POCUS in evaluating shock, including determining its cause, guiding resuscitation, and aiding in procedural guidance. Dr. Anu Abler-Depi discusses the use of POCUS in optimizing mechanical ventilation and diuresis in patients with acute respiratory failure. She explains how ultrasound can evaluate lung pathologies, assess diaphragm function, and assess left ventricular filling pressure. Dr. Aarti Sarwal discusses the controversial topic of using ultrasound in evaluating cerebral edema, highlighting its limitations and the need for further research.<br /><br />A case presentation is also discussed, where POCUS was used to evaluate a patient with respiratory failure. The ultrasound images identified consolidation, pleural effusion, and pulmonary edema, allowing for targeted treatment. Additionally, the video highlights other cases where POCUS was used to guide treatment decisions related to lung function, intracranial pressure, and neurologic injury.<br /><br />The presenters stress the importance of education and training in effectively using POCUS, and they emphasize the need to integrate it with clinical judgment and other diagnostic tools. Overall, the video showcases the various ways POCUS can be utilized in clinical practice to improve patient evaluation and management.

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Procedures, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Recognize pearls and pitfalls of clinical applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in critical care medicine
Describe the application of POCUS in the evaluation and management of acute respiratory failure and cardiac arrest
Cite relevant evidence-based literature on the use of POCUS, as well as novel applications of ultrasound at the edge of evidence

Should We Apply Ultrasound to ALL Patients in Shock?
Christopher Schott

Should Ultrasound Be Used to Optimize Mechanical Ventilation and Guide Diuresis in ARF Patients?
Enyo Ablordeppey

Should We Use Ultrasound for Every Patient With Suspected Cerebral Edema?
Aarti Sarwal

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Membership Level Select

Tag Point of Care

Tag Echocardiography

Tag Imaging

Tag Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Year 2021

Keywords

point-of-care ultrasound

POCUS

clinical applications

evaluating shock

resuscitation

procedural guidance

mechanical ventilation

diuresis

acute respiratory failure

lung pathologies

diaphragm function

left ventricular filling pressure

cerebral edema

limitations

case presentation

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