Overview

This text presents a basic guide of the principles and applications of ultrasound in the critical care setting. The text also addresses the basic and clinical uses of ultrasound, including clinical cases at the end of each of the 7 sections of the clinical subdivisions. The final chapters focus on the issues of training, certification, credentialing and billing. These discussions make the text unique, as literature regarding monetary and training issues for ultrasound in the ICU is sparse. Each chapter is written by experts in the field, and supplemented with illustrations and links to videos of actual ultrasound examinations in patients. Ultrasonography in the ICU: Practical Applications will be of great utility to critical care specialists in the disciplines of surgery, medicine, anesthesiology and emergency medicine. In addition this book can be used as a teaching tool for critical care fellows and residents interested in further training in ultrasound for the critically ill patient.

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Author:   Paula Ferrada
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   4.893kg
ISBN:  

9783319118758

ISBN 10:   3319118757
Pages:   146
Publication Date:   09 June 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I. Basics of Ultrasound.- 1. The Machine.- 2. Frequency and probes.- 3. Common Artifacts.- 4. The Doppler Effect.- II. Thoracic Ultrasound.- 5. The Pleura.- 6. The Lung.- 7. Procedures.- 8. Cases.- III. Echocardiogram for the Intensivist.- 9. Rationale.- 10. Limited echocardiogram vs. full service echo.- 11. The Windows.- 12. The Measurements.- 13. The interpretation.- 14. Cases.- IV. Vascular Ultrasound in the Critically Ill.- 15. Deep Venous Thrombosis.- 16. Line Placement.- 17. Cases.- V. Basic Abdominal Ultrasound in the ICU.- 18. Evaluation for free fluid.- 19. Basic Renal ultrasound.- 20. Evaluation of the Gallbladder.- 21. Procedures.- 22. Cases.- VI. Soft Tissue.- 23. Facial Dehiscence.- 24. Soft tissue masses and collections.- VII. Other Issues.- 25. Training Challenges.- 26. Credentialing Process.- 27. Billing and Coding.

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Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS Associate Director for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Associate Director Surgical Residency Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Surgery Richmond, VA USA

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