Transcranial color coded duplex sonography in the intensive care unit

Abstract

Case report: A case of a 43-year-old male with severe pancreatitis complicated with neurological deterioration is presented. Methods and result: Different neurosonological examinations using transcranial color coded duplex sonography (TCCS) were combined to obtain a certain diagnosis. Conclusion: This case illustrates some of the applications of TCCS at bedside in ICU patients. These sonographic explorations are useful in the monitoring of ICU patients, and may avoid hazardous transfers to the radiology department for the patient. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.