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Ultrasound II
Fig. 59.1 Ultrasound view of the groin area at the level of the inguinal crease Figure 59.1 image is obtained from a patient (80yo M, 60 kg) in the PACU after…
Echo: Doppler III
Fig. 56.1 Fig. 56.2 Fig. 56.3 Fig. 56.4 I. A 48-year-old male with history of uncontrolled hypertension and end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis presents for TTE as part of preoperative…
CT/MRI III
Fig. 50.1 (a) and (b) are the initial CT and MRI images of the patient presenting with an intracranial mass lesion manifesting as 1 month of confusion. (c) and (d) are…
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
Fig. 23.1 Normal IABP 1:2 assist: diastolic augmentation and decreased end-diastolic pressure (b) Rapid deflation just before aortic valve opening reduces left ventricular diastolic pressure (afterload) and therefore wall…
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Fig. 24.1 Different patterns of nerve stimulation 2. Neuromuscular function is monitored intraoperatively by evaluating the muscular response to supramaximal stimulation of a peripheral motor nerve [1]. There are…
Lung Ultrasound
Fig. 60.1 Lung ultrasound, M-mode method Questions 1. What is lung sliding? 2. What is the difference between lung sliding and lung pulse? 3. What is the best…
Pressure–Volume Curves
Fig. 73.1 Dynamic pressure–volume curve showing “beaking” 1. What does pressure–volume (P–V) curve describe? 2. What is the goal of using P–V curves? 3. Does it improve outcome?…