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Critical Care Ultrasound, 1st Edition

Author :
Philip Lumb
Date of Publication: 03/2014
The increased use of ultrasound in critical care necessitates further training. Critical Care Ultrasound provides a straightforward, practical approach, an abundance of detailed ultrasound images provide step-by-step guidance on the principles and ef ...view more
The increased use of ultrasound in critical care necessitates further training. Critical Care Ultrasound provides a straightforward, practical approach, an abundance of detailed ultrasound images provide step-by-step guidance on the principles and effective use of this important imaging modality in both diagnosis and assistance with specific procedures.
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The increased use of ultrasound in critical care necessitates further training. Critical Care Ultrasound provides a straightforward, practical approach, an abundance of detailed ultrasound images provide step-by-step guidance on the principles and effective use of this important imaging modality in both diagnosis and assistance with specific procedures.

Key Features
  • Incorporate a holistic approach. Visualize all or any parts of the body, tissues, organs and systems in their live, anatomically and functionally interconnected state and in the context of the whole patient’s clinical circumstances.
  • See exactly how it’s done. Numerous ultrasound images and dozens of videos demonstrate the use of ultrasound in critical care.
  • Rely on the guidance of more than 80 different experts from Australia, China, Middle East, Europe, USA, and Canada regarding the current and future use of CCU.
  • Adapt the use of emergency ultrasound in specialized out-of-hospital (i.e., war zones, animals) and in-hospital (i.e., pediatric units) settings. Additionally, issues regarding CCU logistics, training, and education are analyzed for the first time.
  • Access the complete contents, images, and video online at Expert Consult —fully searchable!

Author Information
By Philip Lumb, MB, BS, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Keck Medical Center of USC, Department of Anesthesiology, Los Angeles, California