The purpose of the article is to discuss the use of ultrasound in critical care settings for vascular cannulation and its associated complications. Ultrasound has become indispensable in critical care units for bedside procedures, especially in vascular cannulations. Despite having a higher success rate with fewer complications, the adoption of ultrasound for vascular cannulations in the intensive care unit (ICU) is not uniform. The article will provide a greater understanding of various techniques for the use of ultrasound-guided vascular catheterization, supporting evidence, and ways of dealing with complications. There is enough supporting evidence showing that ultrasound should be made the standard of care for vascular catheterization in critical care settings.
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