Impact of an ultrasound-driven diagnostic protocol at early intensive-care stay: a randomized-controlled trial

ConclusionsSystematic application of POCUS may decrease utilization of conventional diagnostic imaging resources and time of mechanical ventilation, and facilitate meticulous intravenous fluid administration in critically ill patients during the first week of stay in the ICU.Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03608202.
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - Category: Radiology Source Type: research