This book is a structured and comprehensive source of detailed information on advanced point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications. Since starting in the 1990s with the FAST exam for trauma, the scope of this imaging modality has expanded widely and been adopted by almost all medicine specialties. It is now taught in over 30% of medical school curriculums and has the capacity to grow to all aspects of medical care delivery, including pre-hospital, nursing and allied health, physician and advanced practice providers across all specialties, and resource-limited settings, including on the International Space Station.

This volume is organized into four sections: organ systems, procedures, disease-state protocols, and high-level information for individuals building educational programs and for those in leadership roles. The chapters dedicated to organ systems cover ultrasound of the heart, lung, eye, head, neck, and many others. Following a chapter on ultrasound guidance for various procedures, chapters cover ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and resuscitative ultrasound. The book closes with several chapters relevant to ultrasound education and leadership, including chapters that discuss research; diversity, equity, and inclusion; administration of ultrasound programs; and emerging applications of ultrasound.

Once relegated to the radiology suite, ultrasound has expanded to be used directly at the bedside by a wide range of clinicians, allowing for more rapid diagnoses and enhanced procedural safety and success rates. Advanced Point-of-Care Ultrasound addresses the resource gap for POCUS providers who wish to elevate their knowledge beyond the basics.