Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting

Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting
Author: Vladimir Fridman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118613414

Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting In the acute care setting, medicine happens at full speed and with little margin for error. As echocardiography plays an ever more important role in the diagnosis of patients who present with symptoms that suggest a cardiovascular emergency, clinicians must learn to collect, process and act on echocardiographic information as quickly and effectively as possible. Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting covers the essentials of echocardiography in the acute setting, from ultrasound basics to descriptions of all pertinent echocardiographic views to clear, stepwise advice on basic calculations and normal/abnormal ranges. This compact new reference: Provides step-by-step guidance to acquiring the correct views and making the necessary calculations to accurately diagnose cardiac conditions commonly encountered in urgent settings. Presents information organized by complaint/initial presentation so that readers can work from this first knowledge of the patient through the steps required to pinpoint a diagnosis. Covers echo basics, from sound wave characteristics/properties to common device settings to basic ultrasound formulas Includes diagnostic algorithms fitted to address the differential diagnosis in the most commonlyencountered clinical scenarios. Designed and written by frontline clinicians with extensive experience treating patients, Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting is the perfect pocket-sized guide for residents in cardiology, emergency medicine, and hospital medicine; trainees in echocardiography; medical students on cardiology or emergency medicine rotations; technicians, nurses, attending physicians—anyone who practices in the urgent setting and who needs reliable guidance on echocardiographic views, data and normal/abnormal ranges to aid rapid diagnosis and decision-making at the point of care. RELATED TITLES: Kacharava, et al: Pocket Guide to Echocardiography; ISBN: 978-0-470-67444-4 Sun, et al: Practical Handbook of Echocardiography: 101 Case Studies; ISBN: 978-1-4051-9556-0

Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting

Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting
Author: Vladimir Fridman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118613406

Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Settingcovers the essentials of echocardiography in the acute setting,from ultrasound basics to descriptions of all pertinentechocardiographic views to clear stepwise advice on basiccalculations and normal/abnormal ranges. This compact new reference: • Provides step-by-step guidance to acquiring the correct views andmaking the necessary calculations to accurately diagnose cardiacconditions commonly encountered in urgent settings. • Presents information organized by complaint/initial presentation sothat readers can work from this first knowledge of the patientthrough the steps required to pinpoint a diagnosis. • Covers echo basics, from sound wave characteristics/properties tocommon device settings to basic ultrasound formulas. • Includes diagnostic algorithms fitted to address the differentialdiagnosis in the most commonly-encountered clinical scenarios. Designed and written by frontline clinicians with extensiveexperience treating patients, Practical Manual of Echocardiographyin the Urgent Setting is the perfect pocket-sized guide forresidents in cardiology, emergency medicine, and hospital medicine;trainees in echocardiography; medical students on cardiology oremergency medicine rotations; technicians, nurses, attendingphysicians -- anyone who practices in the urgent setting and whoneeds reliable guidance on echocardiographic views, data andnormal/abnormal ranges to aid rapid diagnosis and decision-makingat the point of care.

Echocardiography Board Review

Echocardiography Board Review
Author: Ramdas G. Pai
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2014-02-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118515595

Echocardiography Board Review, 2nd Edition 500 Multiple Choice Questions with Discussion Ramdas G. Pai, MD, Professor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, CA, USA Padmini Varadarajan, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, CA, USA Echocardiography is an essential tool for the modern-day cardiologist and routinely used in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with suspected or known heart diseases. This best-selling book now returns in a fully revised new edition, once again providing cardiologists and cardiology/echocardiography trainees with a rapid reference, self-assessment question and answer guide to all aspects of echocardiography. Packed with full-color images and written by experienced echocardiographers, the book covers: applied ultrasound physics practical hydrodynamics valvular heart disease myocardial diseases congenital heart disease non-invasive hemodynamics surgical echocardiography Containing 500 case-based questions, including clear explanations and discussions for every question, Echocardiography Board Review, 2nd Edition, is the perfect preparation guide for all those about to take the National Board of Echocardiography’s Board exam, including cardiology and echocardiography trainees and specialist physicians preparing for re-certification. Sonographers planning to take RDCS or RDMS certification examinations should find this book very helpful as well. Of related interest Practical Manual of Echocardiography in the Urgent Setting Fridman, ISBN 978-0-470-65997-7 Successful Accreditation in Echocardiography: A Self-Assessment Guide Banypersad, ISBN 978-0-470-65692-1 Website www.wiley.com/go/cardiology

The Washington Manual of Echocardiography

The Washington Manual of Echocardiography
Author: Ravi Rasalingam
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451181973

Supervised and edited by faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine, The Washington Manual of Echocardiography provides quick insight into the successful performance and interpretation of echocardiographic images. Ideal for today’s cardiology fellow, this outstanding reference is both sufficiently comprehensive to guide users through training, and accessible enough as a quick consult for general physicians who are interested in echocardiography. Your keys to excellence in cardiac echo... • Tips and pearls from cardiologists and sonographers offer guidance on proper set-up, correct transduction technique, and image optimization • Easy-to-navigate sections address diagnostic markers of valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and congenital anomalies, as well as applications of trans-esophageal echocardiography • Abundant high-quality images enhance visual learning and improve diagnostic accuracy • Succinct yet comprehensive descriptions present critical pieces of information on key areas of echocardiography and Doppler techniques • Free online companion website with hundreds of echo clips in addition to the full text for you to access anytime, anywhere

A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography

A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography
Author: Albert C. Perrino
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 146983040X

A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography, Third Edition, offers a concise and intensely illustrated guide to the current practice of perioperative TEE. Anesthesiology and cardiology attendings, fellows, and residents will find this an indispensible resource to the physics, examination protocols, and practice pitfalls of TEE. Designed in a portable format, A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography, Third Edition, serves as a comprehensive and current reference easily carried into the operating room and clinical environments.

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound
Author: Vicki E. Noble
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2011-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139495933

Ultrasound has revolutionized a physician's ability to make urgent and emergent diagnoses at the bedside, and has changed the management of many acute injuries and conditions. This is a practical, concise introduction to what is rapidly becoming an essential tool for all critical care physicians: bedside emergency ultrasound. The Manual covers the full spectrum of conditions diagnosed using ultrasound and gives practical guidance in how to use ultrasound for common invasive procedures. Major applications are introduced using focused diagnostic questions and reviewing the image-acquisition skills needed to answer them. Images of positive and negative findings are presented, and scanning tips for improving image quality. The second edition has been substantially revised and expanded, with new images, updated literature reviews, new applications and clinical algorithms. New chapters cover additional procedures, musculoskeletal and pediatric applications, and the use of ultrasound in resuscitation. This text is invaluable for emergency physicians at all levels.

A Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography

A Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography
Author: Alfred Z. Abuhamad
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451147805

This simple and easy-to-use guide to fetal echocardiography will help physicians and sonographers obtain a complete evaluation of the normal and abnormal fetal heart. The book is written in a user-friendly style and thoroughly illustrated with ultrasound images accompanied by schematic drawings. This edition presents a comprehensive approach to the examination of the fetal heart and covers all major cardiac malformations. Chapters include color Doppler in fetal echocardiography, three-dimensional ultrasound in fetal echocardiography, first and early second trimester imaging of the fetal heart, and an updated genetics section. This book, written by internationally recognized experts in fetal echocardiography, is a must-have for physicians and sonographers interested in this field.

Emergency Echocardiography

Emergency Echocardiography
Author: Adrian Chenzbraun
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2009-02-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1848823363

Echocardiography is still relatively underused in the management of critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients. There is a definite trend for favoring echocardiography over invasive assessment in intensive care units, however, clear guidelines are lacking. The author's experience over the last few years reinforced the importance of a book covering this topic. The basis for the creation this book was the fruit of teaching sessions and ward rounds during which the interest and receptiveness for this topic were obvious.

The Echo Manual: Ebook without Multimedia

The Echo Manual: Ebook without Multimedia
Author: Jae K. Oh
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1755
Release: 2018-11-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975117557

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Ideal for residents, fellows, and others who need a comprehensive, clinically focused understanding of echocardiography, The Echo Manual, 4th Edition, has been thoroughly revised with updated information, new chapters, and new video clips online. Written primarily by expert authorities from the Mayo Clinic, this best-selling reference remains a practical guide to the performance, interpretation, and clinical applications of today’s echocardiography.

Miller's Anesthesia, 2-Volume Set E-Book

Miller's Anesthesia, 2-Volume Set E-Book
Author: Michael A. Gropper
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 3539
Release: 2024-07-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323936520

Offering up-to-date coverage of everything from historical and international perspectives to basic science and today's clinical practice, Miller's Anesthesia, 10th Edition, remains the #1 reference and trusted learning resource for practitioners and trainees in this complex field. Dr. Michael Gropper leads a team of expert editors and contributing authors who provide current information on the technical, scientific, and clinical issues you face each day—whether you're managing a challenging patient care situation, preparing for the boards, or studying for recertification. - Addresses timely topics alongside foundational basic science for an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the field. - Contains thoroughly up-to-date content, including two new chapters: The Immune System: Implications for Anesthetic Management and Emergency Preparedness in Healthcare. - Provides new content in key areas such as sustainability, global health equity, the effect of anesthetics on immune function, anesthesia for special populations, coverage of infectious diseases including COVID-19, and occupational exposure and safety. - Offers state-of-the-art coverage of anesthetic drugs, guidelines for anesthetic practice and patient safety, new techniques, step-by-step instructions for patient management, the unique needs of pediatric patients, and much more—all highlighted by more than 1,200 full-color illustrations (300 new to this edition) for enhanced visual clarity. - Includes 40+ video clips demonstrating patient positioning, ultrasound, echocardiograms, and other imaging, and anesthetic procedures in real time.