Singh Y., Tissot C., Fraga M.V., Conlon Th. (eds.) Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist

Springer, 2023. — 321 p. — ISBN: 978-3-031-26537-2.This book, written by internationally renowned experts, is a comprehensive text covering all aspects and recommendations regarding the use of POCUS for critically ill neonates and children. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist is structured to address and expand upon recently published international evidence-based POCUS guidelines endorsed by the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC). The book is richly illustrated and includes a robust collection of individual POCUS images and cases. The Electronic Supplementary Materials offer high-quality and interesting video clips complementing reader learning, particularly for neonatology, pediatric critical care, and general pediatric providers. Chapter authors provide a practical, experience-based approach to the clinical integration of POCUS applications and highlight relevant supportive literature as well as important limitations to POCUS use in the management of critically ill children. The information within the book is also intended to support further clinical and educational research in the practice of pediatric POCUS.Basics in Critical Care and Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasound
Introduction to Point of Care Ultrasound.
Physics, Knobology, and Transducers: Imaging Optimization.
Cardiovascular System Assessment
Basic Echocardiographic Views for the Intensivist.
POCUS in Shock and Hypotension.
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function and Hemodynamic Status.
Focused Ultrasound in Right Ventricular Function and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Focused Assessment of Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade.
Advanced Functional Echocardiographic Views Including PDA Assessment and Hemodynamic Evaluation.
Comprehensive Echocardiography and Diagnosis of Major Common Congenital Heart Defects.
Thoracic Assessment
Basic Lung Ultrasound for the Intensivist.
Airway Ultrasound.
Diaphragmatic Ultrasound.
Clinical Applications in Lung Point-of-Care Ultrasound Assessment in Neonates.
Abdominal Assessment
Abdominal Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations.
Neurosonology
Focused Cranial Ultrasound for Neurointensive Care.
Cranial Ultrasound.
Use of Point of Care Ultrasound in Transport Setting
Role of Point of Care Ultrasound in the Transport Setting for Evaluating Infants and Children with Shock.
Procedural Ultrasound
Vascular Access Considerations in Children and Neonates.
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Beyond Vascular Access.
Use of Ultrasound in ECMO.
Programmatic Considerations and Moving Forward
POCUS Guidelines, Training Curriculum, and Education.
Current and Future Challenges to Ultrasound Adoption in Clinical Practice.