The aim of this book is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and professional use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization and interpretation of various cerebral conditions not only in neurointensive care, but also in the operating room and, in general, cardiothoracic and neurocritical care settings. It is chiefly intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with a basic knowledge of ultrasound physics, but also for neurosurgeons and neurologists.

All chapters were coordinated by the Editors, with experiences in hands-on courses on Echography and Doppler of the Brain, and prepared by international experts. The book covers from basic principles to estimation of intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion. The topics cover emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation to general intensive care, neurointensive care and anesthesia, including special populations as pregnant and children and setting as LMIC. Clinical scenarios complete the book.

An innovative and unique guide that equips readers to perform bedside and non-invasive assessments for a range of cerebrovascular diseases.

Part I. Technology, views and normal echo anatomy

Physical principles probe/Technology
Basic anatomy with TCCD and vessels
Windows and practical approach: the MoTOr
ONSD
Limitations and pitfalls
The minimal, intermediate and advanced skills: how to boost your competencies
Part II. PI, FV, Autoregulation, Cr Cl
Intracranial pressure
Brain US for cerebral perfusion
Part III. Pathology and clinical applications: Emergency department
Emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation
Part IV. Liver failure, metabolic coma, sepsis
Meningitis, stroke
Cardiac arrest
ARDS (protective ventilation), ECMO
Part V. Intracerebral haematomas, midlineshift, hydrocephalus
SAH Vasospasm
Brain US in the neurologic settings
Brain death
Part VI. Pathology and clinical applications: Applications in neurosurgery
Applications in neurosurgery
Applications in low middle income countries
Part VII. Pathology and clinical applications: specific considerations
Pediatric population
Pregnant patients
Part VIII. Pathology and clinical applications: Intraoperative applications
Non cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgery
Part X. Pathology and clinical applications
Clinical cases images: clinical scenarios.