Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound

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. INDICE: 1. Physics, Machine and Technique2. Artifacts3. Peritonsillar Abscess4. Neck Masses5. Ocular6. Carotid Artery7. Cranial8. Lungs9. Transthoracic Echocardiography10. Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiography11. Transesophageal Echocardiography12. Approach to the Patient with Shortness of Breath 13. Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain14. Ultrasound-Guided Resuscitation15. FAST of the Abdomen - Beyond Basics: False Positives, Limitations, and Approach to the Unstable Patient16. Liver and Spleen17. Gallbladder and Biliary18. Pancreas19. Kidney and Renal Transplant20. Abdominal Aorta21. Lower Abdomen and Bowel22. Male Pelvis23. Female Pelvis, Nonpregnant24. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - First Trimester25. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - Second/Third Trimester26. Peripheral Veins and Arteries 27. Soft Tissue28. Musculoskeletal29. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures30. Venous Access31. Nerve Blocks

• ISBN: 978-0-323-59642-8
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 16/12/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés