Handbook of Critical Care and Emergency Ultrasound

Description

Ultrasound, also called sonography, uses sound waves to develop ultrasound images of what's going on inside the body. An instrument called a transducer emits high-frequency sound, inaudible to human ears, and then records the echoes as the sound waves bounce back to determine the size, shape, and consistency of soft tissues and organs. It is a quick-access practical handbook for the use of ultrasound in critical care and emergency department settings. This book clarifies basic concepts and provides the hands-on guidance necessary for clinicians to arrive at better therapeutic decisions and perform safer procedures with the use of ultrasound. This book includes important chapters on ultrasound basics, ultrasound orientation, and probe selection, machine controls, and equipment. It covers organ or system-specific procedural applications and approaches to the trauma patient. Drawings and photographs support the text, illustrating patient positioning, basic views, anatomy, and common pathology. It is the perfect resource for critical care and emergency providers who wish to deepen their knowledge of sonography and broaden their use of ultrasound in the care of their patient.