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Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound

  • 1st Edition - October 3, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: John P. McGahan, Michael A Schick, Lisa Mills
  • Language: English

Written by a multidisciplinary group of contributors, including radiologists, emergency physicians, critical care specialists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons, Fundamentals of Em… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • Provides a depth of understanding and interpretation from a multidisciplinary group of chapter authors, with step-by-step details on anatomy, equipment considerations, positioning, technique, normal and abnormal findings, and common pitfalls.

  • Covers invasive procedures and ultrasound-guided injections such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, nerve blocks, and central and peripheral venous access.

  • Includes correlative CT, MR, and Doppler images to enhance ultrasound visualization, in addition to more than 500+ high-quality ultrasound images and 75+ line drawings.

  • Offers up-to-date coverage on the e-FAST, trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, pulmonary, and cranial sonography, among other emergency modalities.

  • Features more than 150 ultrasound video clips that show the many nuances of ultrasound use.

  • Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase.
    •  This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Readership

Radiologists, emergency and general radiology residents and fellows, emergency medicine physicians, medical students

Table of contents

1. Physics, Machine and Technique

2. Artifacts

3. Peritonsillar Abscess

4. Neck Masses

5. Ocular

6. Carotid Artery

7. Cranial

8. Lungs

9. Transthoracic Echocardiography

10. Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiography

11. Transesophageal Echocardiography

12. Approach to the Patient with Shortness of Breath

13. Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain

14. Ultrasound-Guided Resuscitation

15. FAST of the Abdomen – Beyond Basics: False Positives, Limitations, and Approach to the Unstable Patient

16. Liver and Spleen

17. Gallbladder and Biliary

18. Pancreas

19. Kidney and Renal Transplant

20. Abdominal Aorta

21. Lower Abdomen and Bowel

22. Male Pelvis

23. Female Pelvis, Nonpregnant

24. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - First Trimester

25. Female Pelvis, Pregnant - Second/Third Trimester

26. Peripheral Veins and Arteries

27. Soft Tissue

28. Musculoskeletal

29. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

30. Venous Access

31. Nerve Blocks

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 16, 2019
  • Language: English

About the authors

JM

John P. McGahan

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Radiology, University of California Davis Health System, Sacramento, California

MS

Michael A Schick

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Director of Technology Enhanced Active Learning, UC Davis Health Systems, Sacramento, California

LM

Lisa Mills

Affiliations and expertise
Director of Ultrasound Imaging and Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis Health Systems, Sacramento, California