Echocardiography Practical Pocket Guide for Intensivists and Emergency Medicine Physicians

Two-dimensional echocardiography plays a crucial role in the ICU, helping differentiate shock types, guide vasopressor use, and support goal-directed cardiac management. Bedside echocardiographic assessments enable real-time, life-saving decisions.

This book serves as a practical tool for intensivists and intensive care residents in daily practice, prioritising simplicity and usability with concise, targeted content.

The text features step-by-step guides, algorithms, normal values, and essential concepts, all designed for quick reference during busy shifts. Unlike many traditional textbooks, this guide bridges the gap between theory and practice, distilling complex concepts into digestible, actionable steps.

Additionally, it integrates ultrasound with other ICU monitoring tools to provide a comprehensive approach to patient management.

The book also includes a QR code linking to short videos and additional resources for residents seeking more in-depth explanations or demonstrations.

Puneet Khanna MD
Additional Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India

Gourav Mittal DM (Critical Care Medicine)
Associate Consultant, Department of Medical Intensive Care Unit, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India