Opis: Pleural Ultrasound for Clinicians

With a large volume of ultrasound images and teaching videos, Pleural Ultrasound for Clinicians: A Text and E-book is a print and interactive digital resource that provides practical guidance for all those undertaking pleural ultrasound investigations and procedures. With clear, precise instructions for clinical practice, it will help clinicians: * Recognise normal anatomy as well as common pleural pathologies * Perfect techniques for ultrasound-guided pleural procedures * Learn how to choose the correct ultrasound equipment for their department * Test their knowledge through the self-assessment and revision sections "This is the first book on this topic and it is a valuable contribution to the field of pulmonology. I teach and perform ultrasound-guided pleural procedures, and I found this to be a complete and concise manual on the topic. Weighted numerical score: 99 - 5 stars." -K. P. Ravikrishnan, FRCP(C), FACP (William Beaumont Hospitals), from Doody's Book Reviews(TM)Clinical Indications for Pleural Ultrasound Introduction Advantages of Pleural Ultrasound over Clinical Assessment and Chest Radiography Pleural Ultrasonography by Chest Physicians Diagnostic Applications of Pleural Ultrasound Ultrasonography in Pleural Procedures Conclusion Basic Physics of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Control "Knobology" Introduction Generation and Transmission of the Ultrasound Wave Interaction of Sound Waves with Matter Formation of the Ultrasound Image Characteristics of the Ultrasound Beam Transducers Artifacts Ultrasound controls-"Knobology" Doppler imaging Getting Started: Bringing the Ultrasound Machine to the Patient Bedside Ultrasound: Introduction Preparation Performing the scan Recording Results: Archiving Ultrasound Images Post-Scan Guiding Intervention Conclusion Image Interpretation: Normal Ultrasound of the Chest Introduction The Diaphragm and Upper Abdominal Organs The Pleura Chest Wall and Ribs Heart/Mediastinum Common Artifacts and Signs Seen in the Normal Lung Image Interpretation: Pleural Effusions Pleural Effusion-Basic Appearance Evidence for Thoracic Ultrasound in Pleural Fluid Detection Calculation of Pleural Fluid Volume Differentiation of Fluid Characteristics Septations Further Diagnostics Image Interpretation: Related Thoracic Structures Introduction Lung Diaphragm Heart Chest wall Chest Tubes and Indwelling Pleural Catheters Pneumothorax Introduction Technique Ultrasonographic Features of a Pneumothorax Common Ultrasonographic Mimics of a Pneumothorax Conclusion Artifacts, Pitfalls, and Limitations Introduction Common Artifacts in Pleural Ultrasound Common Problems in User Interpretation of the Pleural Space Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Procedures Introduction Proper Positioning for Pleural Procedures Erect Positioning Supine Positioning Lateral and Semidecubitus Positioning Pleural Access Site Identification Pleural Access for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspiration Pleural Access for Intercostal Tube Drainage Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Procedures Other Uses for Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Access Conclusion Ultrasound Skills and Application beyond the Pleura Introduction Extrathoracic Lymph Nodes Chest Wall and Skeletal Pathology Pulmonary Pathology Mediastinal Pathology Ultrasound Training and Accreditation Introduction Teaching Methods The Future of Ultrasound Training Specific Training Requirements around the World Continuous Professional Development Conclusion Choosing A Thoracic Ultrasound Machine Introduction Technical Factors Cost Factors Conclusion Index

Szczegóły: Pleural Ultrasound for Clinicians

Tytuł: Pleural Ultrasound for Clinicians
Producent: Hodder Education
ISBN: 9781444166958
Rok produkcji: 2014
Ilość stron: 164
Waga: 0.57 kg

Recenzje: Pleural Ultrasound for Clinicians