Translating Guidelines into Practical Practice

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is now transitioning from an emerging technology to a standard of care for critically ill children. POCUS can provide immediate answers to clinical questions impacting management and outcomes within this fragile population. Recently published international guidelines specific to POCUS use in neonatal and pediatric critical care populations now complement previous Society of Critical Care Medicine guidelines. The authors review consensus statements within guidelines, identify important limitations to statements, and provide considerations for the successful implementation of POCUS in the pediatric critical care setting.

Source: Critical Care Clinics - November 3, 2022 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Mark D. Weber, Joel K.B. Lim, Sarah Ginsburg, Thomas Conlon, Akira Nishisaki Source Type: research