Ultrasound of the Diaphragm and the Respiratory Muscles

Ultrasound is the most reliable, easily available, fast, non-invasive technique to study diaphragm function. It is an irreplaceable tool to diagnose, monitor, and follow-up critical respiratory patients. This essential guide analyzes every aspect of ultrasound of the diaphragm and respiratory muscles, providing insight into diagnosing diaphragmatic dysfunction or paralysis, following muscular activity, and monitoring the weaning phase. It is ideal for professionals and trainees practicing ultrasound in a clinical setting.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ultrasound is a highly reliable, readily accessible, and rapid non-invasive method for studying diaphragm function, making it an indispensable tool for diagnosing, monitoring, and following critical respiratory patients. This comprehensive guide delves into every aspect of diaphragm and respiratory muscle ultrasound, providing a reliable assessment that is crucial in delivering the most appropriate treatment. Moreover, Ultrasound of the Diaphragm and the Respiratory Muscles offers valuable insights into diagnosing diaphragmatic dysfunction or paralysis following surgery or neuromuscular diseases, tracking muscular activity and atrophy during mechanical ventilation, and monitoring the weaning phase. This book is an ideal resource for professionals and trainees practicing ultrasound in a clinical setting.

Key Features:

Sets the gold standard for training and competency in this emerging, yet scientifically approved non-invasive technique of ultrasound, encompassing all essential information on performing ultrasound and interpreting the images obtained.

Features clear and didactic images showcasing echo findings in various situations, accompanied by videos of diaphragmatic ultrasound, providing a unique window into mechanically ventilated patients, enabling critical clinical decisions on ventilatory modes and assistance by pulmonologists, critical care specialists, thoracic surgeons, emergency medicine specialists, and trainees.

Includes a dedicated chapter on pediatric ultrasound, as well as ultrasound of other respiratory muscles (intercostal and abdominal), which is emerging as a useful complementary tool.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367652777