Ultrasound for the Generalist with Online Resource

Point of care ultrasound is a critical tool required for assessing all patients. It provides rapid answers to clinical questions, facilitating high quality care for patients. This essential guide caters for all generalist clinicians beginning their ultrasound journey and extends to more advanced assessments for those with established ultrasound experience wishing to advance their knowledge and skills. It covers a wide range of ultrasound topics from echocardiography, thoracic and COVID-19 to emerging areas such as palliative care, hospital at home and remote and austere medicine. An extensive collection of colour images, videos and examples of clinical applications will inspire readers to acquire the skills of point of care ultrasound quickly, safely and systematically. Written by experts in their field, this book provides an essential aid for those working in a variety of specialities from acute clinicians, paramedics and remote medical providers to general practitioners, medical educators and students.