The shape change index (SCI) of inferior vena cava (IVC) measuring by transabdominal ultrasound to predict the presence of septic shock in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

CONCLUSIONS: SCI of IVC was faster, more convenient and safer than the other commonly used non-invasive predictors. Early recognition and diagnosis of sepsis may improve patient outcome. PMID: 30964177 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Source Type: research