Systematic use of point of care ultrasound in neurosurgical intensive care unit: a practical approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a cost-effective, non-invasive procedure with high diagnostic reliability and therapeutic utilities. For various reasons, it is not being used routinely in neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU). We have introduced a systematic use of POCUS in critically ill patients in our neurosurgical ICU. We have studied the various indications and benefit of using this technique.

Methods

This is a prospective, single center cohort observational study done in patients who were admitted in a tertiary neurosurgical ICU over 1 year (17^th September 2020 to 16^th September 2021). POCUS was used daily as per a standardized format for multiple purposes. A formal training to the operator was provided and standardized method of

SUBMITTER: Pokhrel B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102800 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature