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Chapters
- 00:05Introduction
- 00:58Probe Selection and Ultrasound Setup
- 01:59Patient Positioning and Scanning Technique
- 04:30Results: Ultrasound Image Acquisition of Optic Nerve Sheath
- 05:44Conclusion
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) has been shown to be useful in identifying patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). However, the non-standardized technique for this POCUS has hampered its use. We present a standardized image acquisition protocol for use in the acute care setting.
