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The Essentials of Veterinary Point of Care Ultrasound: Pleural Space and Lung

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Edra Publishing US LLC

AuthorSoren Boysen / Kris Gommeren / Serge Chalhoub

価格:13,310円 (本体 12,100円+税) 送料サービス

・Release: 2022

・ISBN: 9788418020506

・192 Pages

・Trim Size: 252 X 18 X 378 ・Hardcover

Description

This book is designed to be a reference for both the new and experienced veterinary point-of-care sonographer. It includes tips and information nonspecialists will find helpful in assessing the pleural space and lung. It covers a step-by-step approach to performing pleural space and lung ultrasound and uses a binary question approach to allow novices and experts alike to master and grow their skills.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Covers a step-by-step approach to performing pleural space and lung ultrasound.
  • Includes specific techniques and key criteria to assess the pleural space and lungs, as well as limitations and pitfalls.
  • Written by specialists in veterinary emergency and critical care and point-of-care ultrasound.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • Evolution
  • Using binary questions
  • Summary
  • 2. General technique
  • Introduction to the Calgary Pleural and Lung
  • Ultrasound (PLUS) approach
  • Indications
  • Contraindications and complications
  • Serial exams
  • Machine functions
  • Transducer manipulations
  • Patient positioning and preparation
  • The Calgary PLUS Technique
  • Application of the Calgary PLUS approach
  • 3. Image interpretation: Normal findings
  • Bat sign
  • Glide sign
  • A lines
  • B lines
  • Curtain sign
  • Lung pulse
  • Dry lung
  • Z lines
  • 4. Image interpretation: Clinicalapplications for the pleural space
  • Is there pneumothorax?
  • Probe orientation/selection
  • Where and how to look for pneumothorax(step by step)
  • Key criteria to rule out pneumothorax
  • Key criteria to confirm pneumothorax
  • Pitfalls
  • Is there pleural effusion?
  • Probe orientation/selection
  • Where and how to look for pleural effusion(step by step)
  • Key criteria to rule out pleural effusion
  • Key criteria to confirm pleural effusion
  • Tricks to differentiate pleural from pericardialeffusion
  • Pitfalls
  • 5. Image interpretation: Clinical applications for the lungs (visceral pleural surface)
  • Is there alveolar interstitial syndrome (AIS)?
  • Probe orientation/selection
  • Where and how to look for AIS (step by step)
  • Key criteria to rule out AIS
  • Key criteria to confirm AIS
  • Pitfalls
  • Is there lung consolidation?
  • Probe orientation/selection
  • Classifications of lung consolidation
  • Where and how to look for lung consolidation(step by step)
  • Key criteria to rule out lung consolidations
  • Key criteria to confirm lung consolidations
  • Pitfalls
  • Is there pleural thickening and/or subpleural irregularities?
  • Where and how to look for pleural thickening and subpleural irregularities
  • Defining pleural thickening and subpleural irregularities
  • Significance of pleural thickening and subpleural irregularities
  • 6. Lung and pleural space procedures
  • Thoracocentesis
  • Chest tube placement
  • Lung aspirate/biopsy