Part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, this book is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the safe and proficient use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging. It equips practitioners with the necessary skills to visualize and interpret a wide range of medical conditions. In particular, this program focuses on training practitioners to safely and accurately acquire ultrasound images for examining and monitoring patients in intensive care settings.
Readers will gain the knowledge and expertise needed to use ultrasound effectively and safely. They will learn how ultrasound examinations can enhance the clinical management of patients.
Key topics covered in the book include ultrasound physics, examination techniques, image optimization, and bedside ultrasound diagnosis of various diseases. The content spans different areas, including the evaluation of organs such as the heart, lungs, abdomen, blood vessels, and the brain. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental skills required for intensivists working in general Intensive Care Unit settings.
This richly illustrated book, supplemented with electronic resources, is intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with a foundational understanding of ultrasound physics and practical experience in ultrasound.”
