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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2022; 11(2): 70-84
Published online Mar 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70
Published online Mar 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70
Figure 3 Key features in abdominal ultrasound.
A: Bladder overdistension due to acute retention of urine (Asterisk); B: Incomplete gastric emptying (presence of semi-digested food in the stomach, Asterisk), which will indicate need for rapid sequence induction for intubation; C: Ascites (Asterisk); D: Free fluid in the hepato-renal pouch. In cases with abdominal trauma, this indicates intra-peritoneal bleeding (Asterisk).
- Citation: Lau YH, See KC. Point-of-care ultrasound for critically-ill patients: A mini-review of key diagnostic features and protocols. World J Crit Care Med 2022; 11(2): 70-84
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v11/i2/70.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v11.i2.70