BookNilam J. Soni, Robert Arntfield, Pierre Daniel Kory.
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.
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.