Description

Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound

by Beth Schrope
All the guidance you need to enhance your understanding and clinical application of ultrasound

Includes DVD with video of key techniques

Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound offers a thorough survey of image-guided treatments in the OR, in the endoscopy suite, and at the bedside. This one-stop clinical companion spans virtually every kind of surgical and interventional specialty that utilizes ultrasound and delivers high-yield perspectives on using these techniques to ensure accurate clinical decision-making.

FEATURES:

• An all-in-one primer for ultrasound–packed with valuable how-to’s and insights that take you through the basic exam and the full scope of interventions
• Essential content for residents that supplements training in surgery residency programs–from the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam to intraoperative ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures such as breast biopsy or radiofrequency ablation
• Up-to-date, multidisciplinary focus on surgical and interventional ultrasound covers the array of procedures for which ultrasound is increasingly utilized
• Full-color illustrations with hundreds of ultrasound images
• a valuable opening chapter on the physics of ultrasound, which enables better quality images and a better understanding of image interpretation
• An important chapter on advanced technologies highlights 3D ultrasound imaging and contrast ultrasound, drawing attention to their safe and effective implementation in surgical practice
• The emphasis on ultrasound-guided anesthesia explains how ultrasound can enhance the precision of regional anesthetic procedures
• The instructional companion DVD features clips of key diagnostic and interventional techniques

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