Ultrasound Fundamentals: An Evidence-Based Guide for Medical Practitioners - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3030468380 ISBN 13: 9783030468385

Publisher: Springer, 2021

Synopsis

Written by experts in the field, this concise and evidence-based ultrasound text includes key topics ranging from the head and neck to the upper and lower extremity, covering all the clinically relevant sonoanatomy. This 33-chapter book emphasizes the practical use of ultrasound for the diagnosis and treatment of a multitude of conditions in various specialty areas such as airway management, cardiovascular disease assessment, pulmonary status evaluation, orthopedics, gynecology and pediatrics.  The optimal techniques and the step-by-step interpretation of normal and pathologic sonoanatomy are discussed in detail. This text can be used as a starting point for the study of ultrasound guided diagnosis and treatment, a refresher manual for sonoanatomy on major organ systems, or a last-minute guide before a bedside procedure. There is a great breadth of material that is covered in a comprehensive manner, making it a great resource for board review and exam preparation for various medical, surgical and allied specialties. 

   

Unique and pragmatic, Ultrasound Fundamentals is a back to basics manual on normal and pathologic sonoanatomy of head and neck, upper and lower extremity, chest, abdomen and other major organ systems

About this title

About the Author

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

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030468380
• ISBN 13: 9783030468385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 391
• Editor: Li Jinlei, Ming-Der Chow Robert, Vadivelu Nalini, Kaye Alan David