Physics of Ultrasound -- Preparation and Image Optimisation -- Clinical Governance -- Airway Ultrasound -- Basic Lung Ultrasound -- Advanced Lung Ultrasound -- Focused Transthoracic Echocardiography -- Advanced Transthoracic Echocardiography -- Transoesophageal Echocardiography -- FAST Scanning -- Renal Tract Ultrasound -- Abdominal Ultrasound - Liver, Spleen and Biliary Tree -- Abdominal Ultrasound - Bowel and Peritoneum -- Vascular Access -- Venous Sonography -- Neuro-ophthalmic Ultrasound -- Cranial Doppler -- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound -- The Haemodynamically Unstable Patient -- The Unconscious Polytrauma Patient -- The Patient with Acute Breathlessness -- The Patient Difficult to Wean from Mechanical Ventilation -- The Patient with Acute Kidney Injury -- The Patient with Acute Abdominal Pain.

This book provides a practically applicable guide to the use of ultrasound in the care of acutely and critically ill patients. It is laid out in two sections. The first section attempts to take a comprehensive approach to specific systems of examination taking an organ focused approach covering techniques including Focussed Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) scanning and venous sonography. The second section presents a range of specific cases enabling the reader to develop an understanding of how to apply these methodologies effectively into their day-to-day clinical practice. Ultrasound in the Critically Ill: A Practical Guide describes how to use ultrasound technologies in day-to-day clinical practice. Therefore, it is an ideal resource for all trainee and practicing physicians who utilize these technologies on a day-to-day basis.