Ultrasonography-Guided Procedures in the Intensive Care Setting

Jeffrey C Cruz; Mark Edelstein

doi:10.4037/aacnacc2023551

Ultrasonography-Guided Procedures in the Intensive Care Setting

AACN Adv Crit Care. 2023 Sep 15;34(3):201-206. doi: 10.4037/aacnacc2023551.

Authors

Jeffrey C Cruz¹, Mark Edelstein²

Affiliations

¹ Jeffrey C. Cruz is Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Temple University Health System, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (jeffrey.cruz@tuhs.temple.edu).
² Mark Edelstein is Intergrated Interventional Radiology Resident, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Temple University Health System.

PMID: 37644633
DOI: 10.4037/aacnacc2023551

Abstract

Ultrasonography guidance can help make procedures safer and more effective, particularly in the intensive care setting. This article discusses techniques to optimize periprocedural ultrasonography and reviews common intensive care procedures for which ultrasonography can be used: vascular access procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and pericardiocentesis.

Keywords: critical care; diagnostic procedures; ultrasonography.

MeSH terms

Critical Care*
Humans
Ultrasonography