Bøger af Horton Green

Ultrasound refers to high frequency sound waves which are higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing. These sound waves are used in a variety of fields, such as diagnostic imaging, ultrasonic devices and non-destructive testing of structures and products. In clinical use, ultrasound is used to capture live images of internal structures of the body. The point of care ultra sound is the use of ultrasound in an emergency situation, for making decisions regarding immediate patient care. It is used to diagnose medical conditions and injuries, where diagnostic methods that are utilized conventionally would consume more time and increase the risk to the health of the patient. The point of care ultrasound is also helpful in monitoring the patient's response to the therapeutic interventions. This book provides significant information of point of care ultrasound to help develop a good understanding of this diagnostic method. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of medical imaging.

An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to generate the images of various structures inside the body. Point of care ultrasound is the use of ultrasound for making immediate decisions regarding the patient's care in emergency situations. This application of ultrasound is used for evaluating the medical condition in settings like combat zone, emergency medicine, ambulance or critical care unit. Point of care ultrasound is used for diagnosing certain pathologic conditions or injuries quickly, where other diagnostic methods will consume more time and expose the patient to greater risk. It is used for monitoring and guiding resuscitation of terminally ill patients, simultaneously confirming the clinical diagnosis to guide procedural guidance and safety. Furthermore, it is also being utilized in code blue situations, where a person has lost all signs of life. This book explores all the important aspects of point of care ultrasound in the present day scenario. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers interested in this area of medical ultrasound.