Lung Ultrasound-Guided Fluid Deresuscitation in ICU Patients

"With every new LUS examination, the following scenarios, with distinct recommendations, are possible:~1. LUS observations suggest massive pulmonary fluid overload, with the recommendation to minimize fluid infusion and start fluid withdrawal, targeting a negative fluid balance of at least -1500 ml in the next 24 hours;~2. LUS suggests some pulmonary edema and/or significant pleural effusion. These LUS observations suggest little pulmonary fluid overload, with the suggestion to minimize fluid infusion and start fluid withdrawal, targeting a negative fluid balance at least -500 ml in the next 24 hours;~3. LUS suggests absence of pulmonary edema and no pleural effusion. These LUS observations suggest no fluid overload, with the suggestion to target a neutral fluid balance in the next 24 hours."