Pediatric Ultrasound, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

This book, now in a revised and updated second edition, systematically covers the use of ultrasound in all organ systems throughout childhood. After discussing the basics, including physics, ultrasound methods, and artifacts, it elucidates decision-making regarding the use of ultrasound by discussing diagnostic flow charts based on recommended imaging algorithms.

The book covers advances in critical care pediatric nephrology, including care of sick children with acute kidney injury. The book contains detailed guidance on point of care ultrasound in children with acute kidney injury and use of biomarkers in critically sick children.

This volume presents complex and current topics in ultrasound imaging in a simplified format. The book is a useful resource for researchers, students, clinicians, and sonographers looking for additional information on ultrasound imaging beyond the basics.

This book is a unique, authoritative and clinically oriented text on pediatric ultrasound. It is your one-step, comprehensive reference for up-to-date information on pediatric ultrasound, addressing all aspect of congenital and acquired disorders encountered in clinical practice. The easy-to-navigate text is divided into 20 chapters.