The POCUS Textbook: Learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Blood Vessels, Heart, & Lungs Hardcover – October 8, 2025

Bring your physical exam into the modern era by learning point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).Learn cardiopulmonary POCUS with step-by-step instructions from Dr. Istrail.Acquire the skills to confidently diagnose or rule out diseases such as pulmonary edema, pneumonia, pneumothorax, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, and more.Over 100 crystal-clear figures beautifully designed without confusing graphs or abbreviations.Dozens of free, easy-to-access POCUS tutorials, without paywalls or required passwords, that are viewable by scanning a QR code or tapping a link.Apply your knowledge to clinical case videos with thorough and detailed explanations.Learn POCUS by starting with the disease and its history, incorporating ultrasound concepts into the understanding of its pathophysiology, and the available diagnostic options for each condition. This will help you to understand the strengths and limitations of POCUS for a given disease and how this compares to X-rays or other diagnostics. Read more