Main description:

This book contains illustrated chapters written by experts in point-of-care ultrasound use. These chapters broadly cover the various aspects and the clinical utility and pitfalls of point-of-care ultrasound for the novice user. Each chapter is comprehensively written by authorities from across the world with extensive clinical experience. Pictures, tables, flow diagrams and bullet points make its reading simple and direct.

Contents:

Section 1: Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Critical Care

Section 2: Fundamental Principles

Section 3: Airway Ultrasound in Critical Care

Section 4: Lung and Diaphragm Ultrasonography in Critical Care

Section 5: Echocardiography in Critical Care

Section 6: Abdomen and Aorta

Section 7: Neurosonography

Section 8: Vascular Access