General Ultrasound in the Critically Ill. D. A. Lichenstein. Published by Springer-Verlag, Berlin. Pp. 199; indexed; illustrated. Price {pound}77.00. ISBN 3-540-20882-4

Bedside ultrasound with ‘point of care machines’is now a reality for any critical care department. Often thesemachines are primarily used by visiting radiologists to preventwear and tear on less portable equipment. However, there ispotential benefit to be gained by the critical care physicians