Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound

<p>Written by a multidisciplinary group of contributors, including radiologists, emergency physicians, critical care specialists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons, <i>Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound</i> is a <b>first-of-its-kind reference</b> 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<b> adult and pediatric trauma and non-trauma conditions</b>. A <b>practical emphasis on differential diagnosis</b> helps facilitate rapid diagnosis, triage, and disposition decisions in emergency situations where ultrasound can be used.</p><ul> <li>Provides a depth of understanding and interpretation from <b>a multidisciplinary group of chapter authors, </b> with step-by-step details on anatomy, equipment considerations, positioning, technique, normal and abnormal findings, and common pitfalls.</li> <p> <li>Covers <b>invasive procedures and ultrasound-guided injections</b> such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, nerve blocks, and central and peripheral venous access.</li> <p> <li>Includes <b>correlative CT, MR, and Doppler images</b> to enhance ultrasound visualization, in addition to more than 500+ high-quality ultrasound images and 75+ line drawings.</li> <p> <li>Offers <b>up-to-date coverage</b> on the e-FAST, trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, pulmonary, and cranial sonography, among other emergency modalities. </li> <p> <li>Features <b>more than 150 ultrasound video clips </b>that show the many nuances of ultrasound use.</li> <b> <li>Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase.</b> This <b>enhanced eBook experience</b> allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. </li></ul>