Full Description
Basic Transesophageal and Critical Care Ultrasound provides an overview of transesophageal ultrasound of the heart, lung, and upper abdomen as well as basic ultrasound of the brain, lung, heart, abdomen, and vascular system. Ultrasound-guided procedures commonly used in critically ill patients are also covered.
With more than 400 clinical images, this well-illustrated text and its accompanying videos demonstrate new developments and challenges for those interested in mastering basic transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and bedside surface ultrasound.
Each chapter is presented in an easy-to-read format that includes color diagrams and ultrasound images which optimize interactive learning for both novice and experienced clinicians. The book is divided into two parts. The first is dedicated to basic TEE while the second provides focused coverage of bedside ultrasound.
The book also includes chapters on extra-cardiac TEE and ultrasound of the brain—unconventional areas that will become more important in the future as clinicians evaluate not only the etiology of hemodynamic instability but also the impact on multiple organs and systems such as the kidney, liver, splanchnic perfusion, and brain.
This text is an invaluable resource to those preparing for the National Board of Echocardiography's Examination of Special Competence in Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM) and its equivalents outside the USA and Canada.
In addition, it prepares physicians for the American College of Chest Physician's critical care ultrasound certification. The contents follow the syllabus of the TEE basic echo exam to ensure complete coverage of a trainee's requirements. It also includes sample questions and two helpful mock exams. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts in TEE, the book is a must-have for those in training and in practice.
Contents
Ultrasound Imaging: Acquisition and Optimization. Patient Safety and Imaging Artifacts. Normal Cardiac Anatomy and TEE Imaging Planes. Extra-Cardiac Transesophageal Ultrasonography. Assessment of Global Ventricular Function, Pericardium and Cardiomyopathy. Basic Regional Ventricular Systolic Function. Basic Valve Diseases. Intracavitary Contents. Basic Hemodynamic Assessment. Related Diagnostic Imaging Modalities. Simple Congenital Heart Disease in Adults. Echocardiography in Non-Cardiac Procedures and Trauma. Critical Care Ultrasound Examination of the Nervous System. Critical Care Examination of the Respiratory System. Critical Care Examination of the Cardiovascular System. Critical Care Examination of the Abdomen. Ultrasound for Critical Care Procedure. Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access and Examination. Training Guidelines and Simulation.
