{"product_id":"9780323292795","title":"Sonography Scanning - E-Book: Principles and Protocols","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly referred to as the \"sonography bible\" by many of its past and current users, Betty Tempkin’s \u003cb\u003eSonography Scanning, 4th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is the go-to guide for producing diagnostic sonograms for physicians. Featuring an updated two-color design, this new edition covers the latest ultrasound scanning principles along with step-by-step instructions for scanning and documenting images. The text also incorporates clinical skills, professionalism, image labeling, image techniques, case presentations, handling of ultrasound equipment, and the universal method for scanning and documenting pathologies. The scanning protocols follow AIUM guidelines and provide information on patient prep, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. Also included are the location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Overall, this book is an excellent resource for novice sonography students, but also provides a useful reference book for the more experienced sonographer.\"\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr Vivien Gibbs on behalf of RAD Magazine  \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e July 2015\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eScanning principles and step-by-step instructions on how to scan and document images \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehelp users establish standardization and image documentation for physician diagnostic interpretation.\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScanning protocols that follow AIUM guidelines \u003c\/b\u003eprovides the essential information on patient prep, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. The location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations are also included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSonographic ergonomics and proper use of equipment \u003c\/b\u003ehelp sonographers avoid occupational injuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScanning protocol for pathology \u003c\/b\u003eprovides the criteria for evaluating and documenting abnormal sonographic findings, describing those findings within legal parameters, and relating those findings to the interpreting physician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReview questions \u003c\/b\u003eat the end of each chapter\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003egive users the ability to self-review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eNEW! Transducer location drawings included on images \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehelps users understand exactly where on the body they should scan to produce a particular image.\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Musculoskeletal chapter \u003c\/b\u003eprovides musculoskeletal coverage for those sonographers interested in this specialty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Two-color streamlined design \u003c\/b\u003eenhances readability and allows for more images on the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! 300 new images \u003c\/b\u003edemonstrate superior quality images from the latest state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Pedagogy including key terms and objectives \u003c\/b\u003eis included at the beginning of each chapter to specify chapter expectations and focus study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070236016880,"sku":"9780323292795","price":92.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323292795_p0.jpg?v=1763682718","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323292795","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}