ERS Monographs: Thoracic Ultrasound (PDF)

Edited by Christian B. Laursen, Najib M. Rahman and Vineeth George
Physicians from all backgrounds should understand the uses of ultrasound and know how to acquire and interpret images. Designed as an educational tool and written by experts in the fied, this Monograph provides both a broad overview of thoracic ultrasound and in-depth discussion across 20 chapters. It covers: the principles of image acquisition; recognition of pathology involving the pleura; lung parenchyma and associated structures; and the role of thoracic ultrasound in advanced interventional procedures. It is the perfect resource for trainees who want to enhance their approach to dyspnoea, researchers looking for areas of weakness in the literature, or the service lead who intends to integrate advanced tools into existing tertiary practice.
Published by European Respiratory Society ©2026
June 2026
Print ISBN: 978-1-84984-205-1
Online ISBN: 978-1-84984-206-8
EPUB ISBN: 978-1-84984-207-5
Print ISSN: 2312-508X
Online ISSN: 2312-5098