Ultrasound in Critical Care

by Puneet Khanna(Author) This book is a complete guide to the use of ultrasound in critical care. Beginning with an overview of ultrasound and its applications, the next chapters discuss basic physics of ultrasound, modes of ultrasonography, and Doppler imaging. The following sections cover the use of ultrasound in different critical care situations including for vascular access, in acute respiratory distress syndrome, for cardiac evaluation, in neurocritical care, in the ICU, and more. The book concludes with clinical case scenarios and guidance on infection control and legal issues in ICU sonography. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by more than 300 ultrasound images, figures and tables to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to the use of ultrasound in critical care Includes discussion on basic physics and modes of ultrasound Provides clinical case scenarios and guidance on infection control Features more than 300 ultrasound images, figures and tables Product Details Item Weight:1.4 pounds Paperback:315 pages ISBN-10:9789352701681 ISBN-13:978-9352701681 Product Dimensions:6.8 x 0.8 x 9.4 inches Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub; 1st Edition (September 30, 2018) Language::English ASIN:9352701682