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Author:   Daniel A. Lichtenstein ,  M.R. Pinsky ,  F. Jardin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9783540208228

ISBN 10:   3540208224
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   22 September 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Generalities.- Basic Notions.- The Ultrasound Equipment.- Specific Notions of Ultrasound in the Critically Ill.- General Ultrasound: Normal Patterns.- Organ by Organ Analysis.- Peritoneum.- Gastrointestinal Tract.- Liver.- Gallbladder.- Urinary Tract.- The Retroperitoneal Space.- Spleen, Adrenals, and Lymph Nodes.- Upper Extremity Central Veins.- Inferior Vena Cava.- Lower Extremity Veins.- Pleural Effusion and Introduction to the Lung Ultrasound Technique.- Pneumothorax and Introduction to Ultrasound Signs in the Lung.- Lung.- Lung Ultrasound Applications.- Mediastinum.- General Ultrasound of the Heart.- Head and Neck.- Soft Tissues.- Clinical Applications of Ultrasound.- Ultrasound in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.- Ultrasound in Trauma.- Emergency Ultrasound Outside the Intensive Care Unit.- Interventional Ultrasound.- Emergency Ultrasound and Antibiotic Therapy.- Analytic Study of Frequent and/or Severe Situations.- Learning and Logistics of Emergency Ultrasound.- Ultrasound, aTool for the Clinical Examination.- Concluding Remarks.

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From the reviews: <p> Based on the extensive experience of the author and correlated with use of CT as the gold standard, the text describes the utility of ultrasound not only in the intensive care setting but extrapolated to the A&E department, ambulance or air ambulance. a ] The utility of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as well as aiding interventional techniques, is well described a ] . would be useful for radiology specialist registrars and sonographers undertaking ultrasound examination of critically ill patients. (Dr. C M E Rubin, RAD Magazine, August, 2005) <p> Bedside ultrasound with a ~point of care machinesa (TM) is now a reality a ] . This book introduces this practice in the intensive care unit. a ] designed as a practical guide to the basics for beginners. There are numerous useful illustrations and sample pictures. a ] This text is written by an author with huge personal experience a ] . His practical knowledge is illustrated by the wealth of detail a ] . There is much to be learnt a ] I would recommend it to those who wish to begin to use the technique of general ultrasound in critically ill patients. (G.H. Mills, British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol. 95 (2), 2005) <p> The editor presents a book on the latest developments in ultrasound for emergency physicians and intensive care. He provides a wide variety of ultrasonic approaches in the critically ill patients. a ] In summary, the present book provides a good overview on general ultrasound in the critically ill patient and can be recommended not only to those who start with their residency of fellowship in ultrasound, but also to the experienced radiologists who can use it as a guide in their therapeuticdecisions. (T. J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 16, 2006) <p> Ultrasonography has enormous utility in the practice of critical care medicine. a ] The entry level student, the resident or fellow, and the veteran attending ultrasonographer will be continually informed, stimulated, and motivated by this wonderful book. This text is a a ~musta (TM) read by all clinicians interested in the field of critical care ultrasonography. It is the absolute standard in the field. It belongs in the library of every intensivist, regardless of training level, and in every critical care fellowship program library. (Paul H. Mayo, Intensive Care Medicine, Vol. 33, 2007)

"From the reviews: ""Based on the extensive experience of the author and correlated with use of CT as the gold standard, the text describes the utility of ultrasound not only in the intensive care setting but extrapolated to the A&E department, ambulance or air ambulance. a ] The utility of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as well as aiding interventional techniques, is well described a ] . would be useful for radiology specialist registrars and sonographers undertaking ultrasound examination of critically ill patients."" (Dr. C M E Rubin, RAD Magazine, August, 2005) ""Bedside ultrasound with a ~point of care machinesa (TM) is now a reality a ] . This book introduces this practice in the intensive care unit. a ] designed as a practical guide to the basics for beginners. There are numerous useful illustrations and sample pictures. a ] This text is written by an author with huge personal experience a ] . His practical knowledge is illustrated by the wealth of detail a ] . There is much to be learnt a ] I would recommend it to those who wish to begin to use the technique of general ultrasound in critically ill patients."" (G.H. Mills, British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol. 95 (2), 2005) ""The editor presents a book on the latest developments in ultrasound for emergency physicians and intensive care. He provides a wide variety of ultrasonic approaches in the critically ill patients. a ] In summary, the present book provides a good overview on general ultrasound in the critically ill patient and can be recommended not only to those who start with their residency of fellowship in ultrasound, but also to the experienced radiologists who can use it as a guide in their therapeuticdecisions."" (T. J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 16, 2006) ""Ultrasonography has enormous utility in the practice of critical care medicine. a ] The entry level student, the resident or fellow, and the veteran attending ultrasonographer will be continually informed, stimulated, and motivated by this wonderful book. This text is a a ~musta (TM) read by all clinicians interested in the field of critical care ultrasonography. It is the absolute standard in the field. It belongs in the library of every intensivist, regardless of training level, and in every critical care fellowship program library."" (Paul H. Mayo, Intensive Care Medicine, Vol. 33, 2007)"

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