ISCCM Manual of Critical Care Ultrasound

ISCCM Manual of Critical Care Ultrasound is a comprehensive and clinically oriented guide that equips intensivists, critical care physicians, and postgraduate students with the essential knowledge and skills required to perform and interpret ultrasound in the intensive care setting. Published by Jaypee Medical Publishers, this second edition reflects the latest guidelines, techniques, and clinical applications endorsed by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM).

This manual is designed to provide a hands-on, step-by-step approach to bedside ultrasonography, covering key areas such as thoracic ultrasound, abdominal scanning, vascular access, echocardiography, and neurosonology. Each chapter is authored by experienced critical care experts and is enriched with high-resolution images, illustrations, anatomical correlations, and clinical scenarios.

The updated edition features advancements in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Doppler imaging, and dynamic assessments, making it highly practical for real-time decision-making in ICUs. The manual also includes protocols for shock assessment, lung ultrasound scoring, and ultrasound-guided procedures like pericardiocentesis and pleural tapping.

ISCCM Manual of Critical Care Ultrasound serves as a valuable resource for intensive care teams aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy, guide interventions, and monitor critically ill patients effectively.