The RUSH Exam: Rapid Ultrasound in SHock in the Evaluation of the Critically Ill

The RUSH exam (Rapid Ultrasound in SHock examination), presented in this article, represents a comprehensive algorithm for the integration of bedside ultrasound into the care of the patient in shock. By focusing on a stepwise evaluation of the shock patient defined here as Pump, Tank, and Pipes, clinicians will gain crucial anatomic and physiologic data to better care for these patients.