Ultrasound of the abdomen.
In summary, ultrasonography and its recent advances appear ideally suited to a number of conditions common in the critically ill patient and the ICU setting. Depending on the clinical situation, and, providing appropriate technical expertise is available, ultrasonography can both gather diagnostic information and, where indicated, guide therapeutic intervention.
Romano
W M
WM
Department of Radiology, St. Joseph's Health Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Platt
J F
JF
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