Imaging in the ICU
Imaging in the ICU is organized by American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS).
Expiration Date: July 24, 2032
Description:
This course focuses on the application of imaging, as a fundamental tool for diagnosis and management, in Critical Care Units. The most commonly requested imaging modality is portable radiography which is very valuable in differentiating common clinical scenarios, fluid management, and handling of life-support lines and tubes. Computerized Tomography is spared for more complex situations and further assists with decision-making, particularly when it comes to invasive procedures. Portable ultrasound has found numerous indications in critically ill patients, provides diagnostic aid, and guides bedside procedures.
This course covers a variety of illnesses, involving different body organs, which are commonly encountered in ICU settings, and explains the utility of imaging in diagnosis, problem-solving, and facilitating procedures in critically ill patients.
Learning Outcomes and Modules
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
• Review the risk factors and causes of nosocomial pulmonary infection.
• Discuss common circulatory assist devices used in the ICU, common indications for use, and mechanisms of action.
• Discuss neuroimaging evaluation in patients presenting with delirium.
• Review safety assessment using ultrasound.