Featuring a bold new cover design, the Russian language translation of the Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound is now available!
This book marks the third language for the Manual, which was first published by Cambridge University Press in 2007. The book’s concise focus and many illustrations and images have made it quite popular with physicians worldwide, and additional translations are planned for the future.
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine will host its 16th annual scientific assembly from February 15-17 in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace. An innovative pre-conference course on emergency ultrasound will be held on February 14th. If you will be attending the AAEM assembly, or consider an ultrasound course to be a good prelude to a romantic evening with that special someone, please consider registering for the course! A detailed course description for this CME course can be found here.
Figure 1. Holding the probe for general scanning
Novice sonographers often hold the ultrasound probe like a dead mouse they found under the sink.
Many people seem afraid to get gel on their hands or make physical contact with patients, both of which are just part of scanning.
Instead of treating the probe like an alien object, hold it like something you hold everyday: a pen. Read the rest of this entry »
