Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound

Description:

Written by a multidisciplinary group of contributors, including radiologists, emergency physicians, critical care specialists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons, Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound is a first-of-its-kind reference that clearly explains the many technical nuances and diagnostic skills necessary for optimal use of ultrasound in emergency settings. This concise, easy-to-read resource covers both non-invasive and invasive ultrasound-guided procedures for a wide range of adult and pediatric trauma and non-trauma conditions. A practical emphasis on differential diagnosis helps facilitate rapid diagnosis, triage, and disposition decisions in emergency situations where ultrasound can be used.

Table Of Contents:

1. Physics, Machine and Technique

2. Artifacts

3. Peritonsillar Abscess

4. Neck Masses

5. Ocular

6. Carotid Artery

7. Cranial

8. Lungs

9. Transthoracic Echocardiography

10. Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiography

11. Transesophageal Echocardiography

12. Approach to the Patient with Shortness of Breath

13. Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain

14. Ultrasound-Guided Resuscitation

15. FAST of the Abdomen - Beyond Basics: False Positives, Limitations, and Approach to the Unstable Patient

16. Liver and Spleen

17. Gallbladder and Biliary

18. Pancreas

19. Kidney and Renal Transplant

20. Abdominal Aorta

21. Lower Abdomen and Bowel

22. Male Pelvis

23. Female Pelvis, Nonpregnant

24. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - First Trimester

25. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - Second/Third Trimester

26. Peripheral Veins and Arteries

27. Soft Tissue

28. Musculoskeletal

29. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

30. Venous Access

31. Nerve Blocks