🔴 Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment - Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm, proceed to step 2 Step 2: Hepatic Vein Doppler Step 3: Portal Vein Doppler Step 4: Renal Vein Doppler 💥 Interpretation: 👉Grade 0 (no congestion): IVC 2cm and any combo of Normal or Mildly Abnl Patterns 👉Grade 2 (Moderate congestion): IVC >2cm and ONE Severely Abnl Pattern 👉Grade 3 (Severe congestion): IVC >2cm and > 2 Severely Abnl Patterns #VenousExcess #Ultrasound #VExUS #di

Applications of Full Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound with 4D Function in Cardiac Care

–DOPPLER ULTRASOUND–Sometimes, we need a device called a doppler (a mini ultrasound machine) to detect a pulse. A “doppler” might be used to detect a pulse in patients with:-Weak peripheral pulses-Pitting edema (cannot feel beneath the swelling)-Presence of a DVT or suspected DVT (think: blood flow may be entirely occluded!)-History of arterial blockage-Concern for current vessel occlusion-Pulses which are simply more difficult to feelTIPS for using:🫀Be sure to use these slowly, as they can cau