Faculty
Sofia Garcia-Manzanedo, MD
Hospital Universitario del Henares
Critical Care Pathology Research Group Francisco de Vitoria University
Contributions
3Phasing Out Routine Chest X-rays in the ICU: A Paradigm Shift in the Era of Point-of-Care Ultrasound
The traditional practice of ordering routine daily chest X-rays (CXR) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is rapidly being phased out in favour of an on-demand approach. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by the widespread adoption of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). POCUS has proven highly effec
Early Mobilisation: Just a Fad?
A review of recent evidence on early mobilisation and rehabilitation and what remains to be defined. Introduction Critical illnesses encompass a broad spectrum of pathologies that require support for different organs. This often leads to prolonged bed rest and secondary immobilisation,
Bringing Back the Forgotten Piece: Family Empowerment in the Care of the Critically Ill Patient
This article aims to address patient-family-centred care programmes, starting from their origins and discussing new protocols. Critically ill patients entail a great complexity of care. ICU staff has focused on their care, with family members and surrogates put aside for decades. In
