To assess the inferior vena cava, aka the IVC, sonographically, currently, clinicians use a wide variety of techniques. To address this variability and heterogeneity, this protocol offers a systematic IVC ultrasound image acquisition approach. Thi
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Point-of-care ultrasound evaluation of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is commonly utilized to identify, among other things, the volume status. Imaging should be performed systematically to ensure repeatability. This manuscript reviews the methods and pitfalls of sonographic IVC examination.