- Provides an overview to using ultrasound within inpatient and outpatient settings and in various specialties
- Practical, concise and evidence-based Written by experts in topics related to ultrasound from different institutions and clinical specialties and fully illustrated
This practical, concise, and evidence-based book provides an overview to using ultrasound within inpatient and outpatient settings and in various specialties. It aims to improve understanding of ultrasound for the diagnosis, treatment and coordination of effective managed care.
Written by experts in the field, this 33-chapter reference begins with an introduction to the basics of ultrasound physics. While the first chapter provides a comprehensive overview, following chapters dive into the specifics of ultrasound optimization and techniques. Subsequent topics covered consist of the utilization of ultrasound technology in the diagnosis of a multitude of conditions in various specialties including airway management, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, obstetrics, and areas in pediatrics. The need, techniques, and the interpretation of ultrasound to improve medical care are discussed in detail.
Unique and pragmatic,
Ultrasound Fundamentals is a presents itself as an essential resource for fundamental ultrasound guidance medical practitioners in a variety of roles.
Table of Contents- Ultrasound Physics & Overview
- Ultrasound Probe Selection, Knobology and Optimization of Image Quality
- Basic Ultrasound Needling Techniques
- Practical US Guided Vascular Access
- Ultrasound for Head Assessment: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ultrasound-Guided Neck Assessment
- The Utility of Ultrasound in Airway Management
- Ultrasound Technique for Common Head and Neck Blocks
- The Techniques and Merit of Ultrasound in Orthopaedics
- Shoulder Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Joint Injection
- Elbow Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Joint Injection
- Wrist Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Wrist Joint Injection
- Ultrasound Guided Brachial Plexus Block
- Hip Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Hip Joint Injection
- Knee Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Knee Joint Injection
- Ankle Sonoanatomy and US Guided Joint Blocks
- Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Lower Extremity
- The Role of Ultrasound in the Management of Cardiac Patients
- Ultrasound for Chest: Heart and TTE
- Ultrasound for Chest: Lung and Pleural Examination and Diagnosis
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Chest
- Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Abdomen
- The Role of Ultrasound in the Critical Care Setting
- Clinical Utilization of Ultrasound in Vascular Disease
- Pediatric Ultrasound
- Fundamentals of Gynecologic Ultrasound
- Ultrasound for Spine and Nerve Blocks
- Use of Ultrasound in Urology
- Ultrasound Guided Interventions
- Ultrasound Application in Dermatologic Conditions
- Fundamentals of Point of Care Ultrasound Applications in Perioperative Settings
- Ultrasound for Abdomen and FAST: Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Practicality of Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine
