

Episode 208: RV Failure in COVID and Critical Care Ultrasound's Increasing Utility
Aug 2, 2021
In this discussion, critical care anesthesiologists Rafal Kopanczyk, Omar Al-Qudsi, and Amar Bhatt dive into the complexities of right ventricular failure in COVID-19 patients. They explain how Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing assessments of heart function. The trio also highlights new certification pathways in critical care ultrasound and stresses the rising significance of ultrasound training in anesthesiology. Additionally, they share intriguing studies linking RV dysfunction to mortality rates in severe ARDS cases, revealing vital insights for clinical practice.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
RV Dysfunction in COVID-19 and ARDS
02:24 • 17min
Advancements in Cardiac Ultrasound Metrics
19:15 • 7min
Exam Eligibility and Training Prerequisites
26:04 • 2min
Navigating Critical Care Ultrasound Certification
28:26 • 18min
Innovations in Ultrasound for Critical Care
46:18 • 4min
Inspirational Reads and Engaging TV Shows
49:48 • 5min