Guides medical professionals in acquiring skills in basic ultrasound imaging

Introduction: Basic Ultrasound Principles.- Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma.- Cardiac Ultrasound.- Thoracic Ultrasound.- Head and Neck Ultrasound.- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound.- Biliary Ultrasound.- Renal and Bladder Ultrasound.- Abdominal Ultrasound.- Gynecologic Ultrasound.- Obstetric Ultrasound.- Testicular Ultrasound.- Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound.- Skin and Soft Tissue Ultrasound.- Ocular Ultrasound.- Pediatric Ultrasound.- Procedural Ultrasound.

This pocket manual is designed to guide medical professionals in acquiring skills in basic ultrasound imaging. It describes the most common scans performed at the patient's bedside, specifically in the emergency department or intensive care unit. Following an overview of basic ultrasound principles, the use of this modality to visualize specific organ systems is described. In a quick-reference bulleted format, each chapter details indications, basic techniques (patient position, organ windows/views), probe placement, anatomy, pathology, pearls, and key points in ultrasound imaging. The extensive collection of images helps orient the reader in interpreting the scans, depicts anatomic landmarks, and identifies key pathologic findings for each organ system. Clinical Ultrasound: A Pocket Manual is an accessible guide to performing bedside ultrasound imaging for emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, critical care medicine providers, residents, and medical students.