Ultrasound in the Critically Ill

This book provides a practically applicable guide to the use of ultrasound in the care of acutely and critically ill patients.  It is laid out in two sections. The first section attempts to take a comprehensive approach to specific systems of examination taking an organ focused approach covering techniques including Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) scanning and venous sonography. The second section presents a range of specific cases enabling the reader to develop an und