Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition

The pioneering emergency ultrasound guide--updated and expanded with coverage of the newest technologies

Praise for the first edition:--"The book is intended for emergency physicians, but any practicing physician who uses ultrasound for the assessment of patients could clearly benefit from this book....This book is certainly unique in that it provides a clinically relevant approach to such a rapidly growing field. Each chapter's objective is met while not inundating the reader with unnecessary technical details. Although simply reading the book is not sufficient for expertise, the material provides a solid foundation in understanding the subject. 5 STARS!"--Doody's Review Service

Emergency Ultrasound is firmly established as the first state-of-the-art reference on the training, techniques, and diagnostic skills needed to perform successful ultrasound exams in the emergency department. Utilizing a templated chapter format, this trusted resource presents a wide range of detailed guidelines on performing ultrasound exams, case studies, and side-by-side comparisons of normal and abnormal scans.

Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition, is fully updated and expanded to include the latest uses of this crucial diagnostic tool, including Doppler Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis. This groundbreaking text is the one you'll rely on for every kind of diagnosis in the emergency setting, from soft tissue infections and peritonsillar abscess, to foreign bodies and lumbar puncture and arthrocentesis.

Features:

• NEW! Chapters on ocular applications, prehospital applications, and ultrasound-guided procedures
• NEW! Content that features the latest instruments
• NEW! Numerous color Doppler images, plus hundreds of traditional black and white ultrasound images
• NEW! DVD with videos showing the most current ultrasound procedures performed in real time
• Coverage of ultrasound in trauma, cardiac, hepatobiliary, renal, testicular, and other applications
• A templated chapter organization that consists of key points, introduction, clinical considerations and indications, anatomic considerations, technique, common abnormalities, pitfalls, case studies, references, and more
• Focus on common findings and pitfalls in every clinical chapter
• Case studies in each chapter