Thoracic ultrasound for pleural effusion in the intensive care unit: a narrative review from diagnosis to treatment

Thoracic ultrasound for pleural effusion in the intensive care unit: a narrative review from diagnosis to treatment

Abstract Pleural effusion (PLEFF), mostly caused by volume overload, congestive heart failure, and pleuropulmonary infection, is a common condition in critical care patients. Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) helps clinicians not only to visualize pleural effusion, but also to distinguish between the differ...

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Main Authors: E. Brogi, L. Gargani, E. Bignami, F. Barbariol, A. Marra, F. Forfori, L. Vetrugno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Pleural effusion
Lung
Ultrasonography
Catheters
Critical care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1897-5

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