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Point of Care Ultrasound in ICU Featured Clinical Review
CRITICAL CARE • 8 MIN READ OCTOBER 2026

AI-Assisted Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Rapid Shock Resuscitation

How real-time automated VTI velocity-time integral calculations and left-ventricular outflow tract algorithms are revolutionizing undifferentiated shock management in the ICU.

Dr. Julian Thorne Dr. Julian Thorne, MD
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Sepsis Resuscitation Protocols

2026 Sepsis-4 Guidelines: Moving Beyond Static Lactate Thresholds

Deconstruct dynamic capillary refill time, passive leg raise response, and personalized vasopressor titration in septic shock.

ECG Localization in Posterior STEMI

Recognizing Posterior Wall STEMI on Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiograms

Why horizontal ST depression in leads V1–V3 should trigger immediate V7–V9 placement and cath lab activation.

Damage Control Laparotomy

Damage Control Laparotomy in Polytrauma: The Lethal Triad Battle

Step-by-step surgical containment for hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy in penetrating abdominal trauma.

Novel SGLT2 Inhibitor Clinical Indications

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A clinical guide on hemodynamic mechanisms, renal protection pathways, and euglycemic DKA risk mitigation.

Pediatric Status Epilepticus Protocols

First-Line Escalation in Pediatric Status Epilepticus: Time is Brain

Benchmarking levetiracetam vs. fosphenytoin in refractory pediatric seizures after benzodiazepine failure.

Mechanical Circulatory Support (Impella & ECMO)

Mechanical Circulatory Support: Selecting Between Impella, VA-ECMO, and IABP

Hemodynamic parameters, ventricular unloading physics, and complications in cardiogenic shock salvage.

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