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ECHO & Ultrasound guided hemodynamic management in ICU
Bedside echocardiography (ECHO) and ultrasound play a crucial role in hemodynamic monitoring and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). They are non-invasive techniques, reducing the risks associated with invasive procedures while offering valuable insights into cardiac function. ECHO and ultrasound help evaluate intravascular volume, guiding the administration of fluids in critically ill patients to optimize cardiac output. These tools allow assessment of cardiac contractility, ejection fraction, and valvular function, aiding in the management of heart-related issues. ECHO and ultrasound are instrumental in diagnosing conditions like pericardial effusion, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, and structural heart defects in ICU patients. In some cases, ECHO and ultrasound can replace more invasive monitoring techniques, like pulmonary artery catheters, for hemodynamic data. They help monitor the effects of interventions, such as medication administration, fluid boluses, or mechanical ventilation adjustments. ECHO and ultrasound can guide procedures like central line placement, thoracentesis, or pericardiocentesis, reducing the risk of complications. ECHO and ultrasound allow evaluation of not only the heart but also other organs, including the lungs and abdomen, providing a comprehensive view of a patient's condition.
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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
Senior Consultant Critical Care Medicine Max Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi
 Dr Rishabh Kumar Mittal is a well known intensive care physician having more than 12 years of experience in the field of Critical Care Medicine. He has published many articles in indexed journals and has written many chapter in various critical care medicine books.
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- 14th-December-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Bedside echocardiography (ECHO) and ultrasound play a crucial role in hemodynamic monitoring and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). They are non-invasive techniques, reducing the risks associated with invasive procedures while offering valuable insights into cardiac function. ECHO and ultrasound help evaluate intravascular volume, guiding the administration of fluids in critically ill patients to optimize cardiac output. These tools allow assessment of cardiac contractility, ejection fraction, and valvular function, aiding in the management of heart-related issues. ECHO and ultrasound are instrumental in diagnosing conditions like pericardial effusion, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, and structural heart defects in ICU patients. In some cases, ECHO and ultrasound can replace more invasive monitoring techniques, like pulmonary artery catheters, for hemodynamic data. They help monitor the effects of interventions, such as medication administration, fluid boluses, or mechanical ventilation adjustments. ECHO and ultrasound can guide procedures like central line placement, thoracentesis, or pericardiocentesis, reducing the risk of complications. ECHO and ultrasound allow evaluation of not only the heart but also other organs, including the lungs and abdomen, providing a comprehensive view of a patient's condition.
- 14th-December-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Bedside echocardiography (ECHO) and ultrasound play a crucial role in hemodynamic monitoring and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). They are non-invasive techniques, reducing the risks associated with invasive procedures while offering valuable insights into cardiac function. ECHO and ultrasound help evaluate intravascular volume, guiding the administration of fluids in critically ill patients to optimize cardiac output. These tools allow assessment of cardiac contractility, ejection fraction, and valvular function, aiding in the management of heart-related issues. ECHO and ultrasound are instrumental in diagnosing conditions like pericardial effusion, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, and structural heart defects in ICU patients. In some cases, ECHO and ultrasound can replace more invasive monitoring techniques, like pulmonary artery catheters, for hemodynamic data. They help monitor the effects of interventions, such as medication administration, fluid boluses, or mechanical ventilation adjustments. ECHO and ultrasound can guide procedures like central line placement, thoracentesis, or pericardiocentesis, reducing the risk of complications. ECHO and ultrasound allow evaluation of not only the heart but also other organs, including the lungs and abdomen, providing a comprehensive view of a patient's condition.
- 14th-December-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Bedside echocardiography (ECHO) and ultrasound play a crucial role in hemodynamic monitoring and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). They are non-invasive techniques, reducing the risks associated with invasive procedures while offering valuable insights into cardiac function. ECHO and ultrasound help evaluate intravascular volume, guiding the administration of fluids in critically ill patients to optimize cardiac output. These tools allow assessment of cardiac contractility, ejection fraction, and valvular function, aiding in the management of heart-related issues. ECHO and ultrasound are instrumental in diagnosing conditions like pericardial effusion, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, and structural heart defects in ICU patients. In some cases, ECHO and ultrasound can replace more invasive monitoring techniques, like pulmonary artery catheters, for hemodynamic data. They help monitor the effects of interventions, such as medication administration, fluid boluses, or mechanical ventilation adjustments. ECHO and ultrasound can guide procedures like central line placement, thoracentesis, or pericardiocentesis, reducing the risk of complications. ECHO and ultrasound allow evaluation of not only the heart but also other organs, including the lungs and abdomen, providing a comprehensive view of a patient's condition.
- 14th-December-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Bedside echocardiography (ECHO) and ultrasound play a crucial role in hemodynamic monitoring and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). They are non-invasive techniques, reducing the risks associated with invasive procedures while offering valuable insights into cardiac function. ECHO and ultrasound help evaluate intravascular volume, guiding the administration of fluids in critically ill patients to optimize cardiac output. These tools allow assessment of cardiac contractility, ejection fraction, and valvular function, aiding in the management of heart-related issues. ECHO and ultrasound are instrumental in diagnosing conditions like pericardial effusion, tamponade, cardiomyopathy, and structural heart defects in ICU patients. In some cases, ECHO and ultrasound can replace more invasive monitoring techniques, like pulmonary artery catheters, for hemodynamic data. They help monitor the effects of interventions, such as medication administration, fluid boluses, or mechanical ventilation adjustments. ECHO and ultrasound can guide procedures like central line placement, thoracentesis, or pericardiocentesis, reducing the risk of complications. ECHO and ultrasound allow evaluation of not only the heart but also other organs, including the lungs and abdomen, providing a comprehensive view of a patient's condition.