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#253 IVC & VExUS Ultrasound Explained | How to Assess Fluid Status at the Bedside ICU Guide
In this episode, we break down how to assess fluid status at the bedside using IVC ultrasound and VExUS (Venous Excess Ultrasound Score). We walk through how to interpret IVC diameter and collapsibility, when it works (and when it doesn’t), and how VExUS expands your assessment by integrating hepatic vein, portal vein, and renal venous Doppler to evaluate venous congestion and fluid tolerance. This episode focuses on one of the most important clinical challenges in critical care: determining fluid responsiveness vs fluid overload. We outline a practical, physiology-based framework you can…
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