Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition

The pioneering emergency ultrasound guide--updated and expanded with coverage of the newest technologies Praise for the first edition:--"The book is intended for emergency physicians, but any practicing physician who uses ultrasound for the assessment of patients could clearly benefit from this book...This book is certainly unique in that it provides a clinically relevant approach to such a rapidly growing field. Each chapter's objective is met while not inundating the reader with unnecessary technical details. Although simply reading the book is not sufficient for expertise, the material provides a solid foundation in understanding the subject. 5 STARS!"--Doody's Review Service Emergency Ultrasound is firmly established as the first state-of-the-art reference on the training, techniques, and diagnostic skills needed to perform successful ultrasound exams in the emergency department. Utilizing a templated chapter format, this trusted resource presents a wide range of detailed guidelines on performing ultrasound exams, case studies, and side-by-side comparisons of normal and abnormal scans. Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition, is fully updated and expanded to include the latest uses of this crucial diagnostic tool, including Doppler Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis. This groundbreaking text is the one you'll rely on for every kind of diagnosis in the emergency setting, from soft tissue infections and peritonsillar abscess, to foreign bodies and lumbar puncture and arthrocentesis. Features: NEW! Chapters on ocular applications, prehospital applications, and ultrasound-guided procedures NEW! Content that features the latest instruments NEW! Numerous color Doppler images, plus hundreds of traditional black and white ultrasound images NEW! DVD with videos showing the most current ultrasound procedures performed in real time Coverage of ultrasound in trauma, cardiac, hepatobiliary, renal, testicular, and other applications A templated chapter organization that consists of key points, introduction, clinical considerations and indications, anatomic considerations, technique, common abnormalities, pitfalls, case studies, references, and more Focus on common findings and pitfalls in every clinical chapter Case studies in each chapter

Table of Contents:
Contributors Foreword, Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, MMM Preface 1.Training and Program Development, Michael A. Peterson and Michael J. Lambert 2.Equipment, Will Scruggs and J. Christian Fox 3.Physics and Image Artifacts, Corky Hecht and Jaosn Wilkins 4.Prehospital Ultrasound: Perspectives from Four Countries-- Germany, Felix Walcher, Franziska Brenner, Nadine Nieuwkamp, Jorg Braun, Thomas Kirschning, Ingo Marzi, and Raoul Breitkreutz France, Tomislav Patrovic, Frederic Lapostolle, and Frederic Adnet Italy, Luca Neri, Cristina Frigerio, Carmela Graci, Elena Guffanti, Enrico Storti, and Giancarlo Fontana United States of America, William Heegaard, Robert F. Reardon, Dave Spear, Dave Plummer, Scott A. Joing, and Michael Blaivas 5.Trauma, O. John Ma, James R. Mateer, and Andrew W. Kirkpatrick 6.Cardiac, Robert F. Reardon and Scott A. Joing 7. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Robert F. Reardon, Thomas Cook, and Dave Plummer 8.Hepatobiliary, Daniel Theodoro 9.General Surgery Applications, Masaaki Ogata 10.Renal, Stuart Swadron and Diku Mandavia 11.Testicular, Michael Blaivas 12.First Trimester Pregnancy, Robert F. Reardon and Scott A. Joing 13.Second- and Third-Trimester Pregnancy, Bradley W. Frazee and Chandra Aubin 14.Gynecologic Concepts, J. Christian Fox and Michael J. Lambert 15.Deep Venous Thrombosis, Michael Blaivas 16.Soft Tissue, Andreas Dewitz and Bradley W. Frazee 17.Ocular Ultrasound, Matthew Lyon and Michael Blaivas 18.Pediatric Applications, Daniel D. Price and Michael A. Peterson 19.Vascular Access, John S. Rose, Aaron E. Bair, and Aman K. Parikh 20.Additional Ultrasound-Guided Procedures, Andreas Dewitz, Robert Jones, and Jessica Goldstein

About the Author :
O. John Ma, M.D., Associate Professor, Vice Chair for Academic Advancement, and Research Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri. James R. Mateer, MD, RDMS, Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Attending Staff Physician, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, Wisconsin