Why Anesthesiologists Must Incorporate Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Into Daily Practice.
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Abstract
The size, availability, cost, and quality of modern ultrasound devices have, for the first time in modern medicine, enabled point-of-care ultrasound by the noncardiologist physician. The appropriate application of focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) by anesthesiologists has the potential to alter management and affect outcomes for a wide range of patients. In this article, the indications, benefits, and limitations of FoCUS are described. The training and equipment required to perform FoCUS are also discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Physician's Role
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Ultrasonography