Multidisciplinary Point-of-Care Ultrasound Compendium - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019766198X ISBN 13: 9780197661987

Publisher: OUP USA, 2026

Synopsis

The Multidisciplinary Point-of-Care Ultrasound Compendium is a comprehensive, clinically focused resource for healthcare providers worldwide. Covering basic, intermediate, and advanced applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), the compendium provides clinicians with practical guidance and an extensive collection of high-quality clinical ultrasound images.

Each chapter is authored by a multidisciplinary team of clinical experts who provide clear, accessible overviews of ultrasound fundamentals and high-yield clinical applications. Designed to support both learning and bedside practice, the compendium emphasizes how POCUS can enhance diagnostic accuracy, guide procedures, inform clinical decision-making, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Encompassing applications across medical and surgical specialties, this essential resource highlights the expanding role of POCUS in modern healthcare and explores emerging applications poised to transform clinical practice. From foundational principles to advanced, specialty-specific techniques, the compendium provides a practical framework for clinicians at every level of experience.

Whether you are new to POCUS or an experienced practitioner seeking to expand your clinical skill set, The Multidisciplinary Point-of-Care Ultrasound Compendium is an invaluable guide to integrating point-of-care ultrasound into everyday clinical practice. Comprehensive, image-rich, and multidisciplinary in scope, it reflects the growing importance and widespread adoption of POCUS across contemporary medicine.

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About the Author

Dr. Teresa Wu is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed Emergency Medicine residency and fellowships in ultrasound, education and simulation at Stanford University. In addition to serving as an emergency physician, Dr. Wu has developed curricula for medical schools, residency programs and fellowships across the globe. She has been invited as the honored keynote speaker for over 100 international conferences and advises corporations worldwide. Dr. Teresa Wu's innovative research and publications have led to advances in simulation, education, and medical imaging. Dr. Wu is the CEO of SonoSupport and her work continues to improve patient care throughout the world.

Dr. Elizabeth Westfall is a graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology residency and fellowship at USC Keck School of Medicine. She is past President of the Los Angeles Radiological Society. She is Ultrasound Section Chief; Director of Clinical Ultrasound rotation for residents and fellows; and the Director of Diagnostic Radiology elective at BUMCP teaching residents, medical students and sonographers. She is volunteer Medical Director of the Gateway Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which educates and trains medical sonographers. She has been an invited speaker at international and regional conferences and a textbook chapter editor.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP USA
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019766198X
• ISBN 13: 9780197661987
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576
• Editor: Wu MD FACEP Teresa, Westfall MD Elizabeth