Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound A Color Handbook

By Erin Binagia, Soren Boysen, Tereza Stastny

Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound: A Color Handbook covers the many facets of small animal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) using clinical cases commonly seen in practice. It details specific ultrasound techniques, views, interpretations, pitfalls, and knowledge gaps, highlighting the utility of initial and serial POCUS for both diagnostic and patient management purposes.

Divided into seven sections, the book addresses ultrasound of the pleural space and lungs, heart, abdomen, vascular system, and advanced cases. Authored by leading authorities, it emphasizes the strengths of POCUS in screening and monitoring while acknowledging its limitations as a standalone diagnostic tool.

Using a binary question approach to reduce error—borrowed from human POCUS—the authors present the most relevant and frequently asked scenarios encountered in clinical veterinary practice. Case Studies in Small Animal Point of Care Ultrasound is a go-to resource for general veterinary practitioners, emergency vets, interns, residents, and veterinary students.