Infections in the Intensive Care Setting: Role of Radiology

Imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of infections and their associated complications in the intensive care unit (ICU). A wide range of modalities is available nowadays, even at the bedside, increasing the armamentarium of resources available to us. The understanding of the modalities with specific knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of each of these modalities would enable optimal utilization of resources, prompt management of various conditions with better clinical outcomes.