Point-of-care ultrasound in obstetric anesthesia clinical practice.

Journal: Current opinion in anaesthesiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in obstetric anesthesia. This review synthesizes key studies and reviews published within the last 2 years on its application in clinical practice with relevant supporting literature.

Authors

  • Pedram Aleshi
    Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco.
  • Clemens M Ortner
    Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
  • Alexander J Butwick
    Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco.