Objectives/indications Children often present to the emergency department with orthopedic pathologies, such as bone fractures and joint effusions. Ultrasound can serve as a useful adjunct to the physical examination and…
Figure 4.1 Potential spaces in the peritoneal cavity. (a) Transverse and (b) midline longitudinal views. Artwork created by Emily Evans © Cambridge University Press. Figure 4.2 Gutters in the abdominal…
Figure 18.1 Anatomy of the skin. Normal layers of skin include the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous, and muscular layers. Artwork created by Emily Evans © Cambridge University Press. Technique Transducer selection…
Figure 14.1 Anatomy of the pelvis. (a) The pelvis may be divided into the true pelvis and the false pelvis. The true pelvis is bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis…
where h is ventricle thickness, EDV is the end diastolic volume, and EDR is the end diastolic radius. Figure 24.1 Left ventricular end diastolic area (EDA) as an estimation of…
Figure 6.1 Anatomy of the lung. While lung ultrasonography actually does not rely on specific anatomic structures within the lung, it is important to recognize the relationship of the lung…
Objectives/indications The presence of a pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, or ascites may warrant emergent drainage via pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, or paracentesis, respectively. Though these are rare conditions in children, point-of-care ultrasound…
Figure 16.1 Bladder imaging, transverse view. (a) Transducer placement with the indicator oriented towards the patient’s right side. (b) Anatomy, depicting the bladder and rectum. (c) Transverse ultrasound image of…
Figure 5.1 Anatomy of the heart. Artwork created by Emily Evans © Cambridge University Press. Technique Point-of-care questions 1. Is cardiac activity present? Asystole? 2. Is a pericardial effusion present?…
Objectives/indications The applications of ultrasound for procedural assistance and guidance are rapidly evolving. One of the basic principles of pediatric emergency and critical care medicine is to establish and maintain…
