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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in critical care: a problem-solving approach

  • By

  • Lyu Yang

  • Wanhong Yin

  • Tongjuan Zou

  • Ran Zhou

  • Jun Li

  • June 29, 2026

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Clinical Report: Utilizing Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Critical Care

Background

Critical illness is characterized by rapid progression and life-threatening states, often leading to respiratory and circulatory dysfunction. The ability to assess organ perfusion accurately is crucial for timely interventions in critically ill patients. CEUS offers a non-invasive method to visualize microvascular changes.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • CEUS enables sensitive detection of tissue-level perfusion changes in critically ill patients.
  • It aids in the identification of organ dysfunction and disease progression.
  • CEUS can assist in thrombus-related therapeutic decision-making.
  • Applications include monitoring hemodynamics in the kidney, gastrointestinal tract, and skeletal muscle.

Clinical Implications

CEUS provides insights into organ perfusion, supporting clinicians in patient management in the ICU.

Conclusion

The integration of CEUS in critical care settings represents an advancement in the assessment of organ dysfunction.

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in critical care: a problem-solving approach

  • by Lyu Yang, Wanhong Yin, Tongjuan Zou, Ran Zhou, Jun Li

  • June 29, 2026

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