ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
The Impact of Thoracic Ultrasound on Clinical Management of Critically Ill Patients (UltraMan): An International Prospective Observational Study*
Authors' conclusion
In this international observational study in adult ICU patients, use of TUS had a major impact on clinical management.
Study context
- Population
- Adult ICU patients (> 18 yr) receiving a clinically indicated lung ultrasound examination, 4 centres in The Netherlands and ItalyThoracic ultrasound (TUS) in 534 patients
- Participants
- 725 patients
- Outcome
- Change of management
Methodological detailsinternational, multicentre, Pre- and post-examination case report form completed by clinicians performing TUS
- International
- Multicentre
- Pre- and post-examination case report form completed by clinicians performing TUS
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
TUS
39%
- TUS did not contribute
- 4%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | Values |
|---|---|
| Execution of intended management changes · 8 hours | TUS 89% |
Change in fluid balance · 8 hours
- TUS leading to a change in fluid management led to distinct and appropriate changes in fluid balance
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Original publication
The Impact of Thoracic Ultrasound on Clinical Management of Critically Ill Patients (UltraMan): An International Prospective Observational Study*. Crit Care Med. Published 23 December 2022. doi:10.
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