Rafal Kopanczyk

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.