Fundamentals of emergency ultrasound

Physics, machine and technique -- Artifacts -- Peritonsillar abscess -- Neck masses -- Ocular -- Carotid artery -- Cranial -- Lungs -- Transthoracic echocardiography -- Pediatric transthoracic echocardiography -- Transesophageal echocardiography -- Approach to the patient with shortness of breath -- Approach to the patient with chest pain -- Ultrasound-guided resuscitation -- FAST of the abdomen, beyond basics: false positives, limitations, and approach to the unstable patient -- Liver and spleen -- Gallbladder and biliary -- Pancreas -- Kidney and renal transplant -- Abdominal aorta -- Lower abdomen and bowel -- Male pelvis -- Female pelvis, nonpregnant -- Female pelvis, pregnant - first trimester -- Female pelvis, pregnant - second/third trimester -- Peripheral veins and arteries -- Soft tissue -- Musculoskeletal -- Ultrasound-guided procedures -- Venous access -- Nerve blocks.

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. Provides a depth of understanding and interpretation from a multidisciplinary group of chapter authors, with step-by-step details on anatomy, equipment considerations, positioning, technique, normal and abnormal findings, and common pitfalls. Covers invasive procedures and ultrasound-guided injections such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, nerve blocks, and central and peripheral venous access. Includes correlative CT, MR, and Doppler images to enhance ultrasound visualization, in addition to more than 500+ high-quality ultrasound images and 75+ line drawings. Offers up-to-date coverage on the e-FAST, trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, pulmonary, and cranial sonography, among other emergency modalities. Features more than 150 ultrasound video clips that show the many nuances of ultrasound use. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.