SCCM Resource Library-Should We Use Ultrasound for Every Patient With Suspected Cerebral Edema?

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In this video, Professor Aarti Sarwal discusses the use of neuro ultrasound in assessing patients with suspected cerebral edema. She highlights situations where other imaging modalities, such as CT scans or MRIs, may not be readily available or suitable for use, such as in high-risk patients or those with limited neuroassessments. Sarwal explains that while the skull impedes the transmission of sound waves, temporal windows in the skull allow for ultrasound imaging. She demonstrates how neuro ultrasound can be used to visualize intracranial hemorrhages, measure midline shift, and assess hydrocephalus. Sarwal also discusses the use of ocular ultrasound to assess papilledema and optic nerve sheath diameter as a marker for high intracranial pressure. She further explains the use of transcranial Doppler to assess cerebral perfusion and differentiate between different types of intracranial hypertension. Sarwal concludes by suggesting the potential value of neuro ultrasound as a screening tool in conjunction with other imaging modalities and as a target for therapy in cerebral edema.

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Procedures, Neuroscience, 2022

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This session will engage the audience by addressing controversial topics in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), including the presentation of challenging cases that both support and counter the idea that POCUS is an indispensable tool in ICU care.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Skills and Procedures

Membership Level Select

Tag Ultrasound

Tag Neurology

Year 2022

Keywords

neuro ultrasound

cerebral edema

imaging modalities

high-risk patients

skull

temporal windows

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