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Chapter-15 Point-of-Care Diagnosis with Ultrasound Stethoscopy

BOOK TITLE: Comprehensive Textbook of Echocardiography (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Roelandt JRTC
ISBN
9789350906347
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11889_15
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Thoraxcentre, Erasmus University Medical, Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Thorax Centre, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Chapter keywords
Ultrasound stethoscopy, Battery-powered ultrasound, Diagnosis, Athletes, RA appendage, Abdominal AA, LV dysfunction, MV prolapse

Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of point-of-care diagnosis with ultrasound stethoscopy. Battery-powered ultrasound imagers, traditional physical examination, new physical examination, acute care environment, screening, preparticipation screening of athletes, imaging in remote areas and developing countries training requirements are described in detail. 5 comprehensive and self-explanatory images are included in this chapter. And 60 references are given at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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