It has been hypothesised since the early 18 th century by Spallanzani that sound beyond the
reach of human ears is used by bats to navigate.[1] As with most other discoveries, this was …

Dear Editor, In recent years, ultrasonography has gained unmatched importance in medical
practice. After the initial use for central vascular access placement and regional …

This up-to-date, revised edition on ultrasound in anesthesia has now been expanded to
cover the important areas of pain management and critical care, and includes the new Royal …

In addition, these specialties have developed formalized educational and certification
pathways. In fact, emergency medicine has adopted POCUS training as a “core …

In 1816, the practice of medicine was revolutionized when Rene Theophile Hyacinthe
Laënnec tightly rolled a sheet of paper and used it as an aid to listen to a patient's heart …

This issue of Current Opinion in Anesthesiology focuses on the increasing role of ultrasound
(US) in the practice of anesthesiology, emergency medicine, pain medicine, and critical …

Anesthesiologists have long used procedural ultrasound to aid the placement of central
lines and nerve blocks. Increased familiarity with ultrasound and increased awareness of its …

Ultrasound technology is a rapidly emerging science and the field of anaesthesia has not
remained un-touched by its widespread applications. It is playing an increasing role in …

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has rapidly evolved into a crucial diagnostic adjunct in
managing acutely ill patients. In the past decade, we have witnessed a remarkable growth in …

Physicians in emergency medicine and critical care are using ultrasound extensively.
Bedside ultrasound diagnosis should be incorporated into clinical anesthesia. Ultrasound …