Lung ultrasound: Protocols in acute dyspnea

Overview

Lung ultrasound is becoming a standard diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the management of intensive care unit (ICU) patients, as analyzed extensively in this section of the book. It helps the clinician to rapidly evaluate thoracic pathologies and guide many bedside procedures. Thoracic ultrasound and the findings that follow are described in detail in previous chapters. This chapter aims to offer protocols and review specific profiles that will assist in the evaluation of acute dyspnea.