Clinical Ultrasound

£109.50

Clinical Ultrasound

A Pocket Manual

General practice / Family medicine Accident and emergency medicine Acoustic and sound engineering

Authors: Angela Creditt, Jordan Tozer, Michael Vitto, Michael Joyce, Lindsay Taylor

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 9th December 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 6 Mb

ISBN: 9783319686349


Introduction

This pocket manual is designed to guide medical professionals in acquiring skills in basic ultrasound imaging. It describes the most common scans performed at the patient’s bedside, specifically in the emergency department or intensive care unit. Following an overview of basic ultrasound principles, the use of this modality to visualize specific organ systems is described.

Features

In a quick-reference bulleted format, each chapter details indications, basic techniques (patient position, organ windows/views), probe placement, anatomy, pathology, pearls, and key points in ultrasound imaging. The extensive collection of images helps orient the reader in interpreting the scans, depicts anatomic landmarks, and identifies key pathologic findings for each organ system.

Target Audience

Clinical Ultrasound: A Pocket Manual is an accessible guide to performing bedside ultrasound imaging for emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, critical care medicine providers, residents, and medical students.

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