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- Offers a unique source of information for intensivists interested in brain ultrasonology
- Suitable as a textbook for courses on brain ultrasounds
- Provides a quick guide for physicians approaching patients at risk of neurological complications
The aim of this book is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and professional use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization and interpretation of various cerebral conditions not only in neurointensive care, but also in the operating room and, in general, cardiothoracic and neurocritical care settings. It is chiefly intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with a basic knowledge of ultrasound physics, but also for neurosurgeons and neurologists. All chapters were coordinated by the Editors, with experiences in hands-on courses on Echography and Doppler of the Brain, and prepared by international experts. The book covers from basic principles to estimation of intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion. The topics cover emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation to general intensive care, neurointensive care and anesthesia, including special populations as pregnant and children and setting as LMIC. Clinical scenarios complete the book. An innovative and unique guide that equips readers to perform bedside and non-invasive assessments for a range of cerebrovascular diseases. Table of ContentsEchography and Doppler of the Brain- Principles of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography
- Basic Anatomy with TCCD and Vessels
- Windows and the Practical Approach: The MOTOr
- Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
- Limitations and Pitfalls
- The Minimal, Intermediate, and Advanced Skills: How to Boost Your Competencies
Basic and Advanced Parameters- Flow Velocity, Pulsatility Index, Autoregulation, and Critical Closing Pressure
- Transcranial Doppler and Optic Nerve Ultrasonography for Non-invasive ICP Assessment
- Cerebral Perfusion: Practical Contributions of Transcranial Doppler at Bedside
Pathology and Clinical Applications: Emergency Department- Emergency Department and Prehospital Brain US as Part of POCUS and US Multiorgan Evaluation
Pathology and Clinical Applications: General ICU- Sepsis, Liver Failure
- Stroke
- Cardiac Arrest
- Severe Respiratory Failure: ARDS and ECMO
Pathology and Clinical Applications: Neuro-ICU- Intracerebral Hematomas, Midline Shift, Hydrocephalus
- Vasospasm After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain US in the Neurological Settings
- Brain Death
Pathology and Clinical Applications: Applications in Neurosurgery- Intraoperative Echo in TBI
- Neurosonology in Tropical Medicine
- Pathology and Clinical Applications: Specific Considerations
- Pediatric Population (Pathology and Clinical Applications: Specific Considerations)
- Brain Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Pregnant and Puerperium Women
Pathology and Clinical Applications: Intraoperative Applications- Intraoperative Application of Brain Ultrasound in Non-cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
Clinical Cases
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