Interventional procedures in the intensive care unit patient.
Image-guided interventional techniques have markedly altered the management of many cardiothoracic problems in the intensive care unit. These techniques are less invasive, more patient friendly, and cost-effective. This article covers venous line placement and management, transpleural and transpulmonary biopsy and drainage procedures and interventions for variceal bleeding, massive hemoptysis, massive pulmonary embolism, and veno-occlusive disease.
Mewissen
M W
MW
Department of Vascular/Interventional Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.
Crain
M R
MR
Paz-Fumagalli
R
R
Beres
R A
RA
Wertz
R A
RA
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D003422:Critical Care; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*