This atlas comprehensively covers the use of basic ultrasound (US) scanning technologies to
recognize both normal and pathologic states. It covers how to use US for soft tissue diagnosis
assessing cardiac function pericardial effusion tamponade peripheral veins gallbladder
bowel kidneys skull sinuses eye pleura scrotum and testes. Atlas of Handheld Ultrasound
provides detailed clinically relevant examples of how US can be used to aid diagnosis across a
wide range of medical disciplines. Chapters are formatted in a clear and easy-to-follow format
with a range of interactive material to aid the reader in developing a deep understanding of
how to use and interpret US correctly. It therefore provides a critical resource on how to use
the modality for both specialist and non-specialist practitioners.
