Description

Ultrasound is a type of imaging. It uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body. Health care professionals use it to view the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, liver, and other organs. For physicians and nurses in critical care medicine, the increased demand and use of ultrasound necessitates further training. Critical Care Ultrasound helps meet that need. In this book there is a straightforward, practical approach, an abundance of detailed ultrasound images which provide step-by-step guidance on the principles and effective use of this important imaging modality in both diagnosis and assistance with specific procedures. This book includes the latest applications of ultrasound for various fields of medicine, as well as assistance in a variety of specific procedures in critical care. It is well structured and designed to meet the academic requirements adequately. This book is the outcome of concerted efforts of a large number of experts. This book will prove a valuable reference for practitioners, specialists, consultants, and students. It is hoped that the insight and erudition of the book will serve well for the readers.