Pediatric Ultrasound book review

Pediatric Ultrasound - A Practical Guide

By Allison Holley

eBook for iOs ISBN: 9780987526007

Priced at $39.99

Pediatric Ultrasound - A Practical Guide is an eBook guide to scanning in the pediatric world. A sonographer, Allison Holley, wrote it so the information is based on real scanning experience and research. Although this text was published in 2013 and some information is slightly dated, there are still many relevant and helpful educational topics. There are tips and tricks of all sorts about executing diagnostic ultrasound exams on children while also staying efficient. This book claims to be a practical resource for reference for anyone in the department, and it is just that. 

It is important to ensure that the children are comfortable before and during the exam. Holley has turned “pediatrics” into an acronym. Each letter has an accompanying paragraph of things to be mindful of while performing the ultrasound. The techniques explained in this chapter give some great insight into approaching the pediatric population.

Every chapter summarizes patient preparation, probe and/or equipment selection, and scanning techniques. While this text does not extensively cover pathology, it briefly touches on common anomalies (e.g., Pyloric stenosis, appendicitis, etc.) and normal variants. The “optional views” section provides information about what to do and describes what to expect if you discover some of these variants. Normal measurements for each organ are provided in the text as well. 

For nearly every ultrasound image included in this book, there is also a hand-drawn image to better understand the different scan planes in which the images are obtained. These images provide the basic anatomical relationships of structures examined in their respective scan. I find this to be a very helpful tool. Sometimes, referencing the ultrasound images alone can be confusing if the sonographer isn’t experienced with specific exams. This concept will come in handy, especially for a sonographer who may be new to pediatrics or for one who doesn’t have an “extra set of eyes” to rely on.

In conclusion, Pediatric Ultrasound - A Practical Guide is an overall helpful resource. The organization of this eBook makes it is easy to find the information sought. The layout of each chapter is consistent. Included at the end of the chapters are references Holley used. Readers can also use these for more in-depth information and further research. This eBook is a great tool for students and sonographers alike.

P - preparation

E - environment

D - darkness

I - information

A - anxiety

T - toys

R - rewards

I - initiative

C - control

S - speed