Product Description
Presents a visual, step-by-step method for scanning and image documentation to provide diagnostic sonograms for physicians. Scanning principles and specific instructions are provided to improve the quality of sonographic studies and establish standardization. The text includes criteria for professionalism and clinical skills, plus requisites for handling ultrasound equipment, image labeling, image technique, and case presentation. A universal method for scanning and documenting pathologies is provided. The protocol chapters provide detailed scanning protocols for the major blood vessels and organs of the abdomen, the male and female pelvic regions and obstetrics. Protocols for the abdomen, scrotum, thyroid gland, breast, neonatal brain, vascular and cardiac systems are also included.Full and limited scanning protocols discuss the location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations. Protocols follow guidelines provided by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the organization that sets sonography policies, practice standards, safety procedures, and performance guidelines.Full discussion of each scanning protocol consistently addresses patient preparation, type of transducer, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images.Focus on scanning protocols prepares students for their most important function as a sonographer - providing diagnostic sonograms for physicians.Detailed line drawings accompany most sonograms, showing which structures and outlines should be discerned within the image.Over 1,400 images and drawings are accompanied by detailed scanning instructions with illustrations for patient position and transducer movement, plus images with accompanying drawings for every AIUM-approved protocol.10 review questions are added to the end of each chapter, allowing students to quiz themselves.250 new images include 175 protocol images in the abdomen chapter plus 75 others, completing all the protocols approved by the AIUM.Ergonomics section is added to Chapter 1, providing information on preventing occupational injury. Human disease information is added to Chapter 3, with overview of sonography and pathology.Review questions have been added to the end of each chapter.EvolveÂ® Resources for instructors includes test bank and image collection.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 10 reviews)

Excellent service by Yvonne (California)

5 Stars
October 24, 2009
It was a super fast service for me to get the book i ordered. Unfortunately, i mistakenly ordered the different version of the book, they reponded so quick by email and let me return it. The only problem was all the reply emails were sent to my SPAM MAILBOX automatically. I didn't found out the problem, until I thought they hadn't get back to me for 1-2 weeks but they actually did a good job, quick responds. So, make sure to check tha SPam Mailbox as well.

Disappointing Quality by DMS Student (Cincinnati, OH)

1 Stars
September 12, 2009
There was much hype about the new edition. In fact, our class went weeks without a text book waiting for it to be released. As I read the book, I found many inconsistencies and I began writing them down for clarification from my instructor. These "inconsistencies" turned out to be errors...some publication and some writer error. By the time we were finished I had 7 type-written pages of mistakes (my instructor sent them to the editor). I was disappointed that as a first year student I was able to find critical errors that editors should have caught. And to add injury to insult, the quality of the book was so poor that the binding broke and I have pages falling out. The book is literally split in two. You may not have a choice when purchasing this book (if required), but don't be afraid to question what you read...you may be correct.

U/S Scanning: Principles and Protocols by K. J. Beldin (Los Angeles)

5 Stars
April 02, 2009
This is the only Ultrasound book I have seen other than my class text so I cant compare it to anything else out there. With that in mind, I rate this as an excellent book. All of my lab instructors own older copies and I could see how I would use this as a reference in the future.

Excellent Protocol Reference/Study Supplement/Textbook by M. Hee (Austin, TX)

5 Stars
November 23, 2008
Ultrasound Scanning: Principles and Protocols, 3rd Edition I have the 2nd Edition. As a adjunct to anatomical studies and practical scanning opportunites of normal structures, this book has been invaluable for me as a Sonography student.

A Must Have Book for any U/S Tech by Burty

5 Stars
October 10, 2008
Excellent book. Most of the more common protocols are in here, with sector images and simplified explanatory drawings of each one. Detailed description of all aspects of how to obtain good images as well as patient prep etc. I've seen even the most experienced tech refer to it on many occasions.

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