IVC Ultrasound Assessment Explained | Fluid Status & Volume Responsiveness Emergency Critical Care

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) ultrasound is a simple, fast, and non-invasive bedside tool for estimating volume status and fluid responsiveness. By assessing the IVC diameter and its respiratory variation, clinicians can better guide resuscitation — especially in shock or critically ill patients.

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In this episode, we cover: What IVC ultrasound assessment is and why it matters 🩻 How to measure the IVC step by step (probe choice, view, diameter, M-mode) 🛠️ Collapsibility and distensibility indices explained 📏 Clinical interpretation in spontaneously breathing vs mechanically ventilated patients 🩺 Rules of thumb: tiny/collapsible vs dilated/non-collapsing IVC Strengths, limitations, and pitfalls ⚠️ Evidence base and guidelines for IVC use 📚 A practical bedside algorithm for fluid assessment 🔀 3 board-style practice questions (beginner, intermediate, advanced) 📝

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