Application of rapid ultrasound in shock protocol in the ICU for management of shock

By focusing on both the anatomy and the physiology, points of care ultrasound by intensivists may help in differentiating between various etiologies of hypotension in the unstable patient. [2],[3] These findings needs to be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture as similar finding can be...

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Published in:	Indian journal of critical care medicine Vol. 18; no. 8; pp. 550 - 551
Main Authors:	Jain, Srishti S, Toraskar, Kedar K, Khan, Azizullah H, Loya, Yunus S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-08-2014 Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects:	Anatomy & physiology Cardiac arrhythmia Care and treatment Heart attacks Intensive care nursing Letters to the Editor Methods Patient outcomes Pulmonary arteries Shock Ultrasonics in medicine Veins & arteries
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Summary:	By focusing on both the anatomy and the physiology, points of care ultrasound by intensivists may help in differentiating between various etiologies of hypotension in the unstable patient. [2],[3] These findings needs to be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture as similar finding can be seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension and right sided myocardial infarction.
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ISSN:	0972-5229 1998-359X
DOI:	10.4103/0972-5229.138173