2024 Webinar: Point of Care: Ultrasound in Liver Disease-Point of Care: Ultrasound in Liver Disease

Point of Care: Ultrasound in Liver Disease

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Video Summary

The video discusses the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in critical care settings for assessing diaphragmatic function, volume status, cardiac function, and intracranial hypertension in patients with liver disease. POCUS provides real-time information without the need for invasive methods, guiding resuscitation decisions. Training individuals in POCUS is crucial, and resources like albertasono.ca and the American College of Chest Physicians are recommended for education and certification. POCUS has low initial costs and aids in clinical decision-making for critically ill patients with liver disease.

Keywords

Point-of-Care Ultrasound

POCUS

Critical Care

Diaphragmatic Function

Volume Status

Cardiac Function

Intracranial Hypertension

Liver Disease

Resuscitation Decisions

Clinical Decision-Making

Portal Hypertension