Point-of-Care Ultrasonography POCUS is performed by the treating clinician at the bedside,
with immediate interpretation and clinical integration of the imaging results. This review …

Since several innovations have recently changed the criteria of choice and management of
peripheral venous access (new devices, new techniques of insertion, new recommendations …

Central venous catheters (CVC) have revolutionized the care of patients requiring long-term
venous access. With increasing use of CVCs, the incidence of catheter-related thrombosis …

Background Pleural effusion is a fluid buildup in the pleural space that mostly result from
congestive heart failure, bacterial pneumonia, malignancy, and pulmonary embolism. The …

Vascular catheter insertion is the most common procedure in hospitalized patients. 1
Intravascular catheters are used in a wide range of clinical settings for treatment including …

Background Point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) can reduce procedural complications and
improve the diagnostic accuracy of hospitalists. Currently, it is unknown how many practicing …

Radial artery catheterization is a frequently performed procedure for critically ill patients. The
correct function of arterial catheters is essential to provide accurate and continuous …

Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with aging, is a
geriatric syndrome with important implications for patients and healthcare systems …

Direct puncture and cannulation of peripheral arteries is frequently performed in critical care
and in emergency settings, mainly for hemodynamic monitoring and blood sampling. While …

The concept of point-of-care ultrasound has been widely accepted owing to the
development of portable ultrasound systems and growing body of evidence concerning its …