Critical Care Ultrasonography >Sameh Aziz,  William J. Brunelli, Jr.,  James S. Cain

Introduction

"Ultrasound technology is readily available and can provide guidance for invasive abdominal procedures in multiple planes without ionizing radiation. Further, real-time guidance of the needle tip position allows the operator to avoid inadvertent puncture of vital structures during the performance of invasive and soft tissue procedures of the abdominal cavity. Recently, this technology has a demonstrated benefit in abdominal procedures such as paracentesis, liver and kidney biopsy, percutaneous gallbladder drainage, and abscess drainage...."