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This book is designed to provide an in-depth view of critical care ultrasound, particularly its application in emergency situations and clinical contexts. With advancements in the field of ultrasonographic imaging growing exponentially over the past three decades, it has emerged as a unique and indispensable tool due to its portability, widespread availability, and safety.
Comprised of 14 comprehensive chapters, the book covers a broad range of topics including an introduction to critical care ultrasound and its clinical implications, the fundamentals of ultrasound physics for the critical care fellow, and detailed examinations of ultrasound usage in emergencies involving the airways, lungs, abdominal aortic aneurysm, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
In addition, it delves into the use of ultrasound for gallbladder, pancreas, and bowel emergencies, nephrology, critical care settings, post-transplant care, liver transplant patients, neurocritical care settings, and guides for ultrasound-guided vascular access, nerve blocks, and procedures.
This book serves as an exciting precursor for what’s ahead, with plans to add sections exploring orthopedic applications, skin and subcutaneous tissues, and obstetric emergencies in future editions. Reflecting the needs of emerging trainees in combination with the latest advancements and expertise in the field, this workbook is an essential resource for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of critical care ultrasound.