Ultrasound Fundamentals: An Evidence-Based Guide for Medical Practitioners

ISBN-13: 9783030468385 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 382 str.

Jinlei Li; Robert Ming-Der Chow; Nalini Vadivelu

Spis treści

Basic ultrasound physics 

Ultrasound probe and needle 

Basic ultrasound guided needling techniques 

Ultrasound for intravenous line and arterial line placements 

Ultrasound for Head assessment: Diagnosis and treatment 

Ultrasound for Neck: airway and thyroid 

Ultrasound guided Head and Neck Nerve Blocks 

Ultrasound for Spine and Nerve blocks 

Ultrasound for Chest: Heart and TTE 

Ultrasound for Chest: Lung and Pleura Assessment 

Ultrasound guided nerve blocks for Chest 

Ultrasound for Abdomen and FAST: Evaluation and Diagnosis 

Ultrasound guided nerve blocks for Abdomen 

Shoulder Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Joint Injection 

Elbow Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Joint Injection 

Wrist Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Wrist Joint Injection 

Hip Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Hip Joint Injection 

Knee Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Knee Joint Injection 

Ankle Joint Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Ankle Joint Injection 

Ultrasound guided upper extremity peripheral nerve block 

Ultrasound guided lower extremity peripheral nerve block 

Use of ultrasound in Dermatology

Utilization of ultrasound in vascular disease

The utility of ultrasound in airway management

The techniques and efficacy of ultrasound in cardiology

The assistance of ultrasound for optimum maternal care in obstetrics 

The techniques and merit of ultrasound in Orthopedics

The benefits of ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment in critical care practice

The use and advantages of ultrasound in urology

The practicality of Ultrasound in Emergency medicine 

Interventional radiology and the ultrasound

The adequacy of ultrasound in Neuroradiology 

O autorze

Jinlei Li M.D., Ph.D., F.A.S.A.

Associate Professor Department of Anesthesiology

Yale University School of Medicine

Director of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Service at YNHH

Robert Ming-Der Chow MD

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Yale University School of Medicine

Nalini Vadivelu MD

Professor Department of Anesthesiology 

Yale University School of Medicine

Clinical Director of Ambulatory Pain YNHH

Co-editor of Essentials of Pain Management and Essentials of Regional Anesthesia, both by Springer and Pocket Pain medicine by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Alan David Kaye

Louisiana State University

Department of Anesthesiology

New Orleans, LA

USA

Blurb

This practical, concise, and evidence-based book provides an overview to using ultrasound within inpatient and outpatient settings and in various specialties. It aims to improve understanding of ultrasound for the diagnosis, treatment and coordination of effective managed care. 

Written by experts in the field, this 33-chapter reference begins with an introduction to the basics of ultrasound physics. While the first chapter provides a comprehensive overview, following chapters dive into the specifics of ultrasound optimization and techniques. Subsequent topics covered consist of the utilization of ultrasound technology in the diagnosis of a multitude of conditions in various specialties including airway management, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, obstetrics, and areas in pediatrics. The need, techniques, and the interpretation of ultrasound to improve medical care are discussed in detail.

Unique and pragmatic, Ultrasound Fundamentals is a presents itself as an essential resource for fundamental ultrasound guidance  medical practitioners in a variety of roles.