Topic
Ultrasound in the ICU
Lung, cardiac, and procedural ultrasound.
Bedside diagnosis of respiratory failure
| Trial | Year | Therapy | Effect | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE protocol diagnostic accuracy | 2008 | Lung ultrasound | A structured lung ultrasound protocol distinguished the causes of acute respiratory failure at the bedside |
Key references
Guidelines, standards and reviews for this topic.
- Thoracic Ultrasound
- Díaz-Gómez JL, Sharif S, Ablordeppey E, et al. Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Adult Critical Care Ultrasonography: Focused Update 2024. Crit Care Med 2025 Feb 1;53(2):e447-e458. PMID 39982182
- Santana PV, Cardenas LZ, Albuquerque ALP, et al. Diaphragmatic ultrasound: a review of its methodological aspects and clinical uses. J Bras Pneumol 2020;46(6):e20200064. PMID 33237154
- Mojoli F, Bouhemad B, Mongodi S, et al. Lung Ultrasound for Critically Ill Patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019 Mar 15;199(6):701-714. PMID 30372119