POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND. EXPERT CONSULT - ONLINE AND PRINT - Tecno-Libro

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Section I: Fundamental Principles of Ultrasound

Chapter 1: Evolution of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Chapter 2: Ultrasound Physics

Chapter 3: Transducers

Chapter 4: Orientation

Chapter 5: Basic Operation of an Ultrasound Machine

Chapter 6: Artifacts


Section II: Lung and Pleura

Chapter 7: Overview

Chapter 8: Lung and Pleural Ultrasound Technique

Chapter 9: Lung Ultrasound Interpretation

Chapter 10: Pleural Ultrasound Interpretation

Chapter 11: Lung and Pleural Procedures


Section III: Heart

Chapter 12: Overview

Chapter 13: Cardiac Ultrasound Technique

Chapter 14: Left Ventricular Function

Chapter 15: Right Ventricular Function

Chapter 16: Valves

Chapter 17: Pericardial Effusion

Chapter 18: Inferior Vena Cava


Section IV: Abdomen and Pelvis

Chapter 19: Gallbladder

Chapter 20: Kidneys

Chapter 21: Bladder

Chapter 22: Abdominal Aorta

Chapter 23: Abdominal Fluid

Chapter 24: First Trimester Pregnancy and Normal Female Reproductive System

Chapter 25: Testicular Ultrasound


Section V: Vascular System

Chapter 26: Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis

Chapter 27: Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis

Chapter 28: Central Venous Access

Chapter 29: Peripheral Venous Access

Chapter 30: Arterial Access


Section VI: Head and Neck

Chapter 31: Ocular Ultrasound

Chapter 32: Thyroid Gland

Chapter 33: Lymph Nodes


Section VII: Nervous System

Chapter 34: Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Chapter 35: Lumbar Puncture


Section VIII: Soft Tissues and Joints

Chapter 36: Skin and Soft Tissues

Chapter 37: Joints


Section IX: Clinical Scenarios and Protocols

Chapter 38: Dyspnea and Acute Respiratory Failure

Chapter 39: Abdominal Pain

Chapter 40: Hypotension and Shock

Chapter 41: Trauma

Chapter 42: Cardiac Arrest


Section X: Ultrasound Program Management

Chapter 43: Competence, Credentialing, and Certification

Chapter 44: Equipment, Image Archiving, and Billing


Index

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With portable, hand-carried ultrasound devices being more frequently implemented in medicine today, Point-of-Care Ultrasound will be a welcome resource for any physician or health care practitioner looking to further their knowledge and skills in point-of-care ultrasound. This comprehensive, portable handbook offers an easy-access format that combines electronic content and peer-reviewed videos to provide comprehensive, non-specialty-specific guidance on this ever-evolving technology.