Ultrasound application during percutaneous procedures in intensive care unit

Abstract

Ultrasound can be used in performing elective percutaneous intervention procedures (e.g. percutaneous biopsy, thermal ablation), but also in the treatment of emergency conditions in intensive care units (placement of the central venous catheter, puncture of the pleural or pericardial effusion, ascites). With the use of ultrasound, real-time puncture visualization is enabled, resulting in increased precision in work with the reduction of complications. For performing percutaneous ultrasound interventions, certain knowledge in the field of ultrasound diagnostics and practical experience in placing a puncture needle or some other material under the control of ultrasound is necessary. It should be noted that ultrasound procedures are safe and effective only if performed by those who have sufficient practical experience.

Keywords

• ultrasound
• percutaneous interventions
• intensive care units