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Point-of-care ultrasound

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Philadelphia : Elsevier, 2020Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (xv, 502 pages):illustrations (some color)ISBN:
  • 9780323544719
  • 9780323544702
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Contents:
Section 1: Fundamentals principles of ultrasound. Evolution of point-of-care ultrasound -- Ultrasound physics and modes -- Transducers -- Orientation -- Basic operation of an ultrasound machine -- Imaging artifacts -- Section 2: Lungs & pleura. Overview -- Lung and pleural ultrasound technique -- Lung ultrasound interpretation -- Pleura and diaphragm -- Lung and pleural procedures -- Dyspnea & pulmonary embolism -- Section 3: Heart. Overview -- Cardiac ultrasound technique -- Left ventricular function -- Right ventricular function -- Inferior vena cava -- Pericardial effusion -- Valves -- Transesophageal echocardiography -- Hemodynamics -- Hypotension and shock -- Cardiac arrest -- Section 4: Abdomen & pelvis. Peritoneal free fluid -- Kidneys -- Bladder -- Gallbladder -- Abdominal aorta -- First trimester pregnancy -- Second and third trimester pregnancy -- Testicular ultrasound -- Abdominal pain -- Trauma ultrasound -- Section 5: Vascular system. Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis -- Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis -- Central venous access -- Peripheral venous access -- Arterial access -- Section 6: Head and Neck. Ocular ultrasound -- Thyroid gland -- Lymph Nodes -- Section 7: Nervous system. peripheral nerve blocks -- lumbar puncture -- transcranial ultrasound -- Section 8: Soft Tissues & Joints. Soft Tissues and Joints -- Joints -- Section 9: Pediatrics. Pediatrics -- Neonatology -- Section 10: Ultrasound program management. Competence, credentialing, and certification -- Equipment, image archiving, & billing.
Summary: Compact, hand-carried ultrasound devices are revolutionizing how health care providers practice medicine in nearly every specialty. The 2nd Edition of this award-winning text features new and updated chapters, a greatly expanded video library, and review questions to keep you fully up to date with the latest technology and its applications. -- From publisher's description.
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Section 1: Fundamentals principles of ultrasound. Evolution of point-of-care ultrasound -- Ultrasound physics and modes -- Transducers -- Orientation -- Basic operation of an ultrasound machine -- Imaging artifacts -- Section 2: Lungs & pleura. Overview -- Lung and pleural ultrasound technique -- Lung ultrasound interpretation -- Pleura and diaphragm -- Lung and pleural procedures -- Dyspnea & pulmonary embolism -- Section 3: Heart. Overview -- Cardiac ultrasound technique -- Left ventricular function -- Right ventricular function -- Inferior vena cava -- Pericardial effusion -- Valves -- Transesophageal echocardiography -- Hemodynamics -- Hypotension and shock -- Cardiac arrest -- Section 4: Abdomen & pelvis. Peritoneal free fluid -- Kidneys -- Bladder -- Gallbladder -- Abdominal aorta -- First trimester pregnancy -- Second and third trimester pregnancy -- Testicular ultrasound -- Abdominal pain -- Trauma ultrasound -- Section 5: Vascular system. Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis -- Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis -- Central venous access -- Peripheral venous access -- Arterial access -- Section 6: Head and Neck. Ocular ultrasound -- Thyroid gland -- Lymph Nodes -- Section 7: Nervous system. peripheral nerve blocks -- lumbar puncture -- transcranial ultrasound -- Section 8: Soft Tissues & Joints. Soft Tissues and Joints -- Joints -- Section 9: Pediatrics. Pediatrics -- Neonatology -- Section 10: Ultrasound program management. Competence, credentialing, and certification -- Equipment, image archiving, & billing.

Compact, hand-carried ultrasound devices are revolutionizing how health care providers practice medicine in nearly every specialty. The 2nd Edition of this award-winning text features new and updated chapters, a greatly expanded video library, and review questions to keep you fully up to date with the latest technology and its applications. -- From publisher's description.

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