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OverviewE-FAST (extended focused assessment by sonograpy for trauma) represents the basic ultrasonographic approach to any trauma patient. Identification or exclusion of free fluid and air in the abdominal and thoracic cavities plays a pivotal role in deciding the immediate diagnostic and therapeutic path. Learning E-FAST is mandatory for all acute care surgeons and all physicians involved in trauma management. The structure of the book and its practical approach will make it an easy-to-consult and quick reference tool for beginners and a useful support for more experienced professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mauro ZagoPublisher: Springer Verlag Imprint: Springer Verlag Edition: 2014 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.203kg ISBN: 9788847052734ISBN 10: 8847052734 Pages: 100 Publication Date: 05 June 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword.- Preface.- 1 Basic physics, instrumentation and knobology.- 2 E-FAST protocol: Introduction and focused questions.- 3 Abdominal views: Anatomy, Techniques, Scanning tips and tricks, abnormal images.- 4 Thoracic views: Anatomy, Techniques, Scanning Tips and Tricks, Abnormal Images.- 5 Including EFAST in Trauma Algorithm: When? What to do next?.- 6 The role of EFAST in Comprehensive US Trauma Management (ABCDE-US) Facing Clinical Scenarios.- 7 Pre-Hospital US in Trauma: Role and Tips.- 8 CEUS-FAST: What is it?ReviewsFrom the book reviews: This book describes one of the basic applications of ultrasound, extended focused assessment by sonography for trauma, or E-FAST. It is the first of a new series of books, Ultrasound for Acute Care Surgeons. ... Practitioners seeking to understand ultrasound and its applications to injury, or trainees seeking a guide to learn the technique will find this book helpful. ... This is an excellent introduction to a technique that is important in both European and North American trauma practice. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2014) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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