Fundamentals of Emergency Ultrasound Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by John P. McGahan, MD, Michael A Schick, DO, MD and Lisa Mills, MD

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ISBN: 9780323640343

Publication Date: 11-08-2019

Page Count: 352

Imprint: Elsevier

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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.
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
Authors

John P. McGahan, MD, Department of Radiology, University of California Davis Health System, Sacramento, California, Michael A Schick, DO, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Director of Technology Enhanced Active Learning, UC Davis Health Systems, Sacramento, California and Lisa Mills, MD, Director of Ultrasound Imaging and Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis Health Systems, Sacramento, California
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