This study aims to understand how using bedside ultrasound in the intensive care unit (ICU) can improve diagnosis and treatment for critically ill patients. When patients are admitted to the ICU, doctors usually rely on various tests and assessments, such as the APACHE-II score, to estimate the severity of their condition and predict their chances of survival. In addition to these tests, we will use bedside ultrasound to examine the lungs, heart, vena cava (a large vein), and optic nerve, which can give us important information about the patient's condition. By using ultrasound, we can look for things like fluid in the lungs, heart function, or increased pressure in the brain. Based on what we find with the ultrasound, we may adjust treatments, such as changing the amount of fluids given or starting new medications. We will also compare each patient's condition on the first day and the fifth day, using both ultrasound findings and their APACHE-II score, to see if the ultrasound results have influenced their care and outcomes. The study will include 40 patients, and we will track their progress, including how long they stay on mechanical ventilation, how long they are in the hospital, and their survival after 28 days. This research will help us learn more about how ultrasound can help doctors make better decisions in the ICU, leading to improved care for critically ill patients.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Timeframe: First 5 days