Point-of-care ultrasound has become a vital part of patient assessment in critical care units across the world. Its diagnostic sensitivity and specificity allow clinicians to accurately examine all major organ systems within a matter of minutes.
This book provides readers with a comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date practical guide to the use of POCUS in critical care, and features:
- detailed descriptions of how to perform a multi-system POCUS examination and its advantages over traditional techniques
- practical details of how to use POCUS in the assessment of shock, trauma and cardiac arrest
- contributions from leading POCUS specialists
- accreditation pathways
- hundreds of images
The book is accompanied by an additional image and video clip library which will help readers better understand ultrasound and incorporate it into their daily practice.
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