PROCEDURAL ULTRASOUND

Abstract This chapter uses clinical vignettes and multiple-choice questions to explore core and advanced principles of procedural ultrasound. The cases assess image acquisition pearls and pitfalls, image interpretation, false positive and negative findings, and integration into patient management. Each case includes detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices, incorporating landmark studies as well as the latest literature that clinical sonographers will find of interest. A broad range of ultrasound-guided procedures will be covered including central venous access, nerve blocks, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, pericardiocentesis, and transvenous pacemaker placement. Relevant references and sources for each case are also included, as well as keywords for each section.