Tag: training

ICU echo myths! Mayo et al both enthuse and warn.

  • January 15, 2015

Mayo et al outline the misinformation regarding echocardiography use in the ICU. Some additional comments have been added! 1. Every echo exam should be comprehensive – False Focused assessments are valuable. We are gathering evidence about powerful but easily achieved echo findings. But stick to the protocol you’re competent with. 2. Echo is not a …

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ICU echocardiography – fully in focus

  • July 31, 2014

The ILC-FoCUS focused echocardiography recommendations are a product of 4 conferences, 33 experts and a Delphi process, giving a useful set of statements on everything from training to equipment to volume status.

More power to the probe – lung US for pneumonia

  • July 8, 2014

Chavez confirms the great predictive value of ultrasound in detecting pneumonia. We know more than 80% of pneumonia patients have disease extending to the pleura so this is no real surprise. How well trained do you need to be though?