A Portable, Practical Guide to Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Emergency and Critical Care
Point-of-Care Ultrasound is a concise, image-rich, and clinically focused resource designed to guide healthcare professionals through the fundamentals and advanced applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in emergency, critical care, and field settings. This first edition serves as a pocket reference that outlines essential scanning techniques, diagnostic protocols, and ultrasound-guided procedures across a wide range of organ systems and clinical presentations.
With foundational chapters covering ultrasound physics, transducer selection, and scanning techniques, the guide progresses through high-yield clinical protocols, including trauma (E-FAST), cardiac and lung evaluation, abdominal emergencies, vascular access, and soft tissue assessment. Clear illustrations and abundant images demonstrate proper probe positioning and image interpretation, helping clinicians quickly identify both normal anatomy and critical findings.
Designed for rapid decision-making in emergent and resource-limited settings, this book also features QR codes throughout that link to instructional videos―perfect for reinforcing technique and image recognition when offline access is needed. No matter what type of provider you are or the environment you work in, this essential guide puts life-saving diagnostic tools at your fingertips.
Key Features:
- Pocket-sized, portable design for use in any clinical setting
- Step-by-step guidance for diagnostic and procedural POCUS protocols
- High-resolution images illustrating anatomy, pathology, and probe positioning
- Includes a wide range of protocols: cardiac, abdominal, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, pediatric, and more
- QR-coded video links provide offline access to real-world demonstrations
- Ideal for emergency, critical care, and prehospital providers seeking a fast, reliable ultrasound reference
Kelli Craven, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-BC has worked in emergency medicine for 25 years. She is an emergency medicine locum provider at various critical access hospitals and is a course developer and adjunct professor for the University of Mount Union's Emergency Nurse Practitioner program. She is active in various leadership roles for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) as a state representative for Arizona and South Dakota, ultrasound sub-committee chair, and educational committee member.
Wesley Davis, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, FAANP, FAEN, FAAN is an assistant professor and the Dual Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Specialty Coordinator at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing. For over 20 years, Dr. Davis has worked as an emergency nurse in a variety of settings and has been widely published in emergency and trauma nursing. He is the current president of AAENP and author of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Scope and Standards, due to be co-published by Springer Publishing and AAENP in December 2023.
