General ultrasound in the critically ill [Paperback]

Daniel A. Lichtenstein (Author), M.R. Pinsky (Foreword), F. Jardin (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 3540736239 | ISBN-13: 978-3540736233 | Publication Date: September 10, 2007

Written by an intensivist familiar with ultrasound, this book describes a new clinical tool: ultrasound for the intensive care and emergency physician. It specifically details findings of immediate clinical relevance throughout its pages. This volume is not only an exhaustive atlas dealing with the most variable aspects of the critically ill patient, but it is above all a guide, a permanent aid in the therapeutic decision.

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"Based on the extensive experience of the author and correlated with use of CT as the gold standard, the text describes the utility of ultrasound not only in the intensive care setting but extrapolated to the A&E department, ambulance or air ambulance. a ] The utility of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as well as aiding interventional techniques, is well described a ] . would be useful for radiology specialist registrars and sonographers undertaking ultrasound examination of critically ill patients." (Dr. C M E Rubin, RAD Magazine, August, 2005)

"Bedside ultrasound with a ~point of care machinesa (TM) is now a reality a ] . This book introduces this practice in the intensive care unit. a ] designed as a practical guide to the basics for beginners. There are numerous useful illustrations and sample pictures. a ] This text is written by an author with huge personal experience a ] . His practical knowledge is illustrated by the wealth of detail a ] . There is much to be learnt a ] I would recommend it to those who wish to begin to use the technique of general ultrasound in critically ill patients." (G.H. Mills, British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol. 95 (2), 2005)

"The editor presents a book on the latest developments in ultrasound for emergency physicians and intensive care. He provides a wide variety of ultrasonic approaches in the critically ill patients. a ] In summary, the present book provides a good overview on general ultrasound in the critically ill patient and can be recommended not only to those who start with their residency of fellowship in ultrasound, but also to the experienced radiologists who can use it as a guide in their therapeuticdecisions." (T. J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 16, 2006)

"Ultrasonography has enormous utility in the practice of critical care medicine. a ] The entry level student, the resident or fellow, and the veteran attending ultrasonographer will be continually informed, stimulated, and motivated by this wonderful book. This text is a a ~musta (TM) read by all clinicians interested in the field of critical care ultrasonography. It is the absolute standard in the field. It belongs in the library of every intensivist, regardless of training level, and in every critical care fellowship program library." (Paul H. Mayo, Intensive Care Medicine, Vol. 33, 2007) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

General ultrasound in the critically ill describes a bedside tool destined for use by the intensivist and any physician involved in emergencies. It specifically deals with findings of immediate clinical relevance throughout the body. New emergency applications of ultrasound in the abdomen, the vessels, the head and the heart are considered. The major topic, the lung, is extensively discussed. Interventional ultrasound forms part of nearly every chapter. Flow charts simplify daily concerns: acute dyspnea, shock, unexplained fever, etc. The strong points and pitfalls of ultrasound are reviewed. Technical notes are mingled with general considerations. Benefiting from the extensive experience of an intensivist intimately familiar with ultrasound, this book accurately answers most daily problems arising in the critically ill. it offers not only an exhaustive atlas but also a permanent aid to the therapeutic decision. All in all, General ultrasound in the critically ill provides a key for practicing a kind of visual medicine. Since 1990 Daniel Lichtenstein has been an intensivist in a medical ICU which already occupied a pioneering place in echocardiography. He has from the beginning devoted his efforts to the development of general ultrasound. He regularly publishes studies on lung ultrasound, his main topic, in the international literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Springer (September 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540736239
• ISBN-13: 978-3540736233
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,767,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of the fundamentals are present in this text, June 27, 2009

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D. J. Valentino (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This is the perfect primer for ultrasound use in the ICU by non-radiologists/cardiologists. It provides an unbiased, non-commercial view of the technology and what is important (and what is not!). Excellent illustrations and image captures complement an easy to read text. I call it a must have for Critical Care physicians who are interested in learning how ultrasound at the bedside improves patient management and safety.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ultrasound; intensive care & emergency med., September 13, 2008

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This review is from: General ultrasound in the critically ill (Paperback)

Although i very much admire the work and pioneering spirit that Dr. Liechtenstein is conquering new frontires, i must admit that book is not that well, written.
Dont get me wrong: the topic is super-hot, very useful, but the book not exceptionaly clear or paedagogic. Maybe an USA-minded CO-author would help to present, the very important concepts presented in this book, more clearly.
All in all, still very desired book, and I feel happy to have bought it!