Textbook of Echocardiography for Intensivists and Emergency Physicians

Echocardiography and Ultrasound in Critical Care, Second Edition

The essential, fully updated guide to performing and interpreting echocardiography in critically ill patients.

Now in its Second Edition, this comprehensively revised and superbly illustrated reference provides clinicians with everything they need to competently perform and accurately interpret echocardiographic examinations in critical care settings.

The book begins with a clear, step-by-step exposition of fundamental techniques, covering both transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. It then explores the functional anatomy of normal and pathological thoracic structures as visualized through echocardiography, providing detailed insights essential for precise diagnosis.

Subsequent chapters detail a wide spectrum of basic and advanced applications in emergency, perioperative, and intensive care environments, offering practical guidance for real-world clinical challenges. A supplementary section extends the discussion to additional ultrasound applications in the ICU, including evaluation of respiratory failure, trauma, and venous thrombosis.

This new edition features extensive revisions and updates, including entirely new chapters on emerging techniques and novel clinical applications, ensuring that readers stay current with the latest advancements in critical care ultrasound.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive guidance on transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography techniques.
• In-depth coverage of the functional anatomy of thoracic structures as seen on echocardiography.
• Detailed discussion of both fundamental and advanced applications in critical care, emergency, and perioperative medicine.
• Expanded sections on ultrasound use in respiratory and circulatory failure, trauma management, and venous assessment.
• Richly illustrated with high-quality images and diagrams for enhanced understanding.
• Includes new chapters reflecting the latest techniques and evolving best practices.

Echocardiography and Ultrasound in Critical Care, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for intensivists, anesthesiologists, and emergency physicians, providing practical, evidence-based instruction for optimizing diagnosis and management in the critically ill.