Table of Contents
1 Cover
6 Foreword
7 Preface
10 Section I: Basics of Ultrasound and Imaging Chapter One: POCUS: Introduction Veterinary POCUS (V‐POCUS) Defined Terminology Updates Recording Your Findings on Goal‐directed Templates Echogenicity – Whites, Grays, and Blacks How Ultrasound Behaves Relative to Tissues and Elements Ultrasound Screen Orientation Directional Terms for Orientation References Further Reading Chapter Two: POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Physics Introduction Basic Ultrasound Principles The Final Say References Further Reading Chapter Three: POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Artifacts Introduction Artifacts of Attenuation: Strong Reflectors (Bone, Stone, Air) Artifacts of Attenuation: Fluid‐Filled Structures Artifacts of Velocity or Propagation Artifacts of Multiple Echoes Pearls and Pitfalls, The Final Say References Chapter Four: POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Scanning Introduction Understanding Features of the Ultrasound Image Probe Maneuvers Cardiac Orientation Image Optimization: Using the “Big 4” Knobs of Depth, Gain, Frequency, and Focus Presets, Abdominal, Cardiac, Small Parts, etc. Alternate Imaging Tools On the Horizon Documentation of POCUS and FAST Ultrasound Examination Findings Ultrasound Machine and Probe Care Deciding on an Ultrasound Machine Setting Up an Ultrasound Program Pearls and Pitfalls, The Final Say References Chapter Five: POCUS: Top Ultrasound Mistakes During Global FAST Introduction Image Acquisition Mistakes Other Probe–Skin Contact Issues Ultrasound Machine Optimization Pearls: Trouble Shooting a Poor Image Image Interpretation Pearls, Pitfalls, and The Final Say References Further Reading
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Section II: Abdomen
Chapter Six: POCUS: AFAST – Introduction and Image Acquisition
Introduction
How to Perform an AFAST Exam
Naming and Order of the AFAST Views
AFAST Diaphragmatico‐Hepatic View
AFAST Spleno‐Renal View
AFAST Cysto‐Colic View
AFAST Hepato‐Renal Umbilical View
AFAST HR5th (SR5th) Bonus View
AFAST‐Focused Spleen
Recording AFAST Findings on Goal‐directed Templates
Pearls