Abstract

Echocardiography is pivotal in diagnosing and managing patients with shock. An important application in a shock setting is that it is non-invasive and can be rapidly applied. Therefore, to study echocardiographic parameters in shock in PICU and to find out the correlation between echocardiographic parameters and shock status in children to assess the role of 2D echo in decision-making in shock in PICU. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 60 children admitted to a PICU with shock. Routine tests, including 2D echocardiogram and laboratory parameters, assessed cardiac function to determine the type of shock and guide appropriate intervention. Results: In 60% of the critically ill shock patients, echocardiography results were crucial in directing management choices and inotrope selection, allowing for early intervention. Conclusions: In 60% of critically ill patients, echocardiography guided management decisions, and inotrope selection led to a successful early intervention. This study emphasizes the importance of 2D echo in managing paediatric patients with shock.

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