Reviews on recent clinical trials
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Lung ultrasound is increasingly being used by the bedside physicians to complement the findings of physical examination. Lung ultrasound is non-invasive, devoid of radiation exposure and can be performed rapidly and repeatedly as needed at bedside. This review aims to elucidate the evidence base and the future directions for bedside point-of-care lung ultrasound in critically ill patients. ⋯ Bedside lung ultrasound in critically ill patients can serve as a tool to diagnose common lung pathologies, monitor its course and guide clinical management.
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Rev Recent Clin Trials · Jan 2018
ReviewRole of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock.
Sepsis and septic shock remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In recent years, the outcome of patients with sepsis and septic shock has gradually improved, in part due to early recognition and timely appropriate management. Bedside physical examination can be of limited value to identify the source of infection and to decide appropriate management. Moreover, the clinical status of these patients can change rapidly, as a part of disease progression or in response to treatment or intervention. ⋯ Bedside ultrasound can help to individualize management of patients with sepsis and septic shock and may potentially improve patient outcome.