Sonography in I.C.U

Applications of Ultrasonography and Basic Echocardiography in ICU:· Urgent Bedside evaluation of a patient with Shock, and distinguish different types of shock:Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, Distributive· Bedside assessment of large venous systems and diagnose deep vein thrombosis· Urgent bedside assessment of patient with respiratory failure: diagnose Pneumothorax, LungAtelectasis, Lung consolidation, Pulmonary edema, Pleural effusion.· Urgent bedside evaluation to rule out obstructive uropathies in assessment of acute kidneyinjury