Description
2D Echo is an invaluable tool in assessing cardiac function during sepsis, aiding in early diagnosis and management. It helps identify sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction, characterized by reduced left ventricular contractility and diastolic dysfunction. 2D Echo allows for the evaluation of cardiac output and volume status, guiding fluid resuscitation strategies in septic patients. Detection of sepsis-related valvular abnormalities, such as endocarditis, is facilitated by 2D Echo imaging. The assessment of right ventricular function using 2D Echo is vital in monitoring sepsis-induced pulmonary hypertension and acute cor pulmonale. Serial 2D Echo examinations can track changes in cardiac function over time, aiding in prognostication and treatment optimization in sepsis. Doppler techniques in 2D Echo enable the evaluation of intraventricular filling pressures, assisting in the management of sepsis-induced fluid overload. Pericardial effusion, a potential complication of severe sepsis, can be detected and monitored using 2D Echo.
Résumé
- Echocardiography allows visualization of heart valves, wall structure, fluid presence, and air cavities, assisting in cardiac surgery assessments. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is now commonly used, offering a comprehensive view. It also aids in identifying aortic dissections in patients presenting with severe chest pain, looking for tell-tale signs like a double shadow.
- Echocardiography is a vital tool in trauma situations, particularly when dealing with thoracic injuries, which account for a significant portion of trauma-related deaths. It can detect various complications, including aortic injuries, hemothorax, pneumothorax, and myocardial contusions. ER and critical care physicians rely on echocardiography for rapid assessment.
- Echocardiography guides fluid management in patients, assessing ventricular size and IVC diameter variations with inspiration and expiration. Left ventricular end-diastolic area is monitored to determine if the ventricles are contracted (indicating fluid deficiency) or ballooned out (indicating excess volume). Passive leg raising tests are also used.
- Observing specific signs like "kissing papillary muscles" indicates hypovolemia, where the papillary muscles are almost touching each other. Left ventricular collapse suggests inadequate fluid volume, while dilation indicates excessive fluid. Right ventricle assessments include measuring basal diameter (around 4 cm) to detect dilation related to fluid overload, pulmonary embolism, or pulmonary artery hypertension.
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter and respiratory variations are assessed to gauge fluid status, measuring near the point where the hepatic vein enters. Collapsibility index in spontaneous breathing and distensibility index in ventilated patients are used. VTI (Velocity Time Integral) variations, particularly aortic variations exceeding 12%, are strong indicators of fluid responsiveness.
- Various conditions detectable via echocardiography include thrombus in the left ventricle, dilated cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion (identified by low voltage ECG complexes), and D-shaped ventricles. It also helps identify vegetations on heart valves in patients with a history of valve replacement who present with fever, and stuck valves.
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Dr Manimala Rao
Anciens élèves de l'Institut panindien des sciences médicales
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