Whole Body Ultrasonography in the Critically Ill

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Over the past two decades, whole-body ultrasound has become an invaluable tool in critical care, offering rapid bedside assessment that can be performed at any time and repeated as needed. This approach allows for immediate therapeutic management. The latest volume in this series reflects advancements in the field, incorporating updated definitions and algorithms. It presents findings on individual organs, with a notable focus on lung assessment, an area previously deemed unsuitable for ultrasound. The book emphasizes the practical therapeutic impact of the technique, detailing its value in various scenarios such as unexplained shock, hemodynamic instability, acute respiratory failure (the BLUE protocol), and critically ill neonates. It also explores interventional ultrasound and lesser-known applications like mesenteric infarction, pneumoperitoneum, and intracranial hypertension, while addressing potential pitfalls of the technique. Whole-body ultrasound now plays a critical role across all areas of critical care, enabling physicians to quickly detect important therapeutic signs. This guide, authored by a leading expert in the field, serves as an essential resource for practicing visual medicine in critical care settings.