Advanced Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Review
Description
Addresses the resource gap for EM Ultrasound Fellowship. Directors who are preparing their fellows for AEMUS examination
Serves multi-specialty POCUS practitioners.
Richly illustrated with images and video.
Additional information
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Author(s):
Gottlieb and Panebianco | Gottlieb and Panebianco |
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ISBN:
978-3-031-85308-1 | 978-3-031-85308-1 |
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Publisher:
Springer | Springer |
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Reviewed by:
Dr Nick Mani, co-founder, POCUS UK; emergency medicine consultant, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; senior research fellow, University College London | Dr Nick Mani, co-founder, POCUS UK; emergency medicine consultant, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; senior research fellow, University College London |
Publisher price: £149.99
As point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) matures from a novel tool into a core clinical competency, the demand for resources that transcend foundational knowledge has become acute. Edited by the distinguished duo of Dr Michael Gottlieb and Dr Nova Panebianco, this book is poised to become the definitive text for this next stage of POCUS mastery. This is not merely an addition to the growing library of ultrasound guides, it is a meticulously structured, comprehensive resource designed specifically to address the knowledge gap for the experienced provider.
The book’s brilliance lies in its intelligent four-part structure, which guides the practitioner logically from advanced clinical applications to the programmatic level. It begins with deep dives into organ systems, moving far beyond basic assessments to cover nuanced sonographic findings. The subsequent sections on procedures and disease-state protocols provide high yield, evidence-based approaches to complex interventions like ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and the management of undifferentiated shock, solidifying the user’s ability to integrate advanced techniques into critical decision making.
What truly sets this work apart, however, is its final section dedicated to edu-cation, leadership and programme administration. By including chapters on curriculum design, quality assurance and research, Gottlieb and Panebianco acknowledge that advanced practice is not just about image acquisition but about leading and elevating the field itself. This unique focus provides an invaluable roadmap for ultrasound fellowship directors, division chiefs and aspiring POCUS champions alike.
Helmed by two of the most prolific leaders in academic POCUS, the content is authoritative and clinically exacting, with each chapter authored by world experts in that specific domain. This is not a primer but a capstone text. It is an indispensable resource for experienced clinicians pushing the boundaries of their practice and any POCUS leader committed to building a robust, high quality ultrasound programme. This landmark work is set to become the new standard reference for the art and science of advanced POCUS.
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