Ultrasound for Medical Education and Primary Care (PDF)

Designed around the needs of medical learners and primary care clinicians, this textbook introduces ultrasound without assuming specialist radiology training. It relates scanning technique to anatomy, clinical indications, normal appearances, and frequently encountered abnormalities. Annotated images, tables, and review questions support learning across organ systems.

Topics covered

• Image acquisition and the interpretation of normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Cardiac, lung, abdominal, vascular, and musculoskeletal applications.
• FAST/eFAST, ultrasound-guided procedures, and teaching ultrasound skills.

Who it’s for

Medical students, residents, primary care clinicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants learning ultrasound.

Study use: Pair the scanning explanations with annotated images and review questions when preparing for supervised practical sessions.