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Diagnostic ultrasound : physics and equipment / edited by Peter Hoskins ; Kevin Martin ; Abigail Thrush

Contributor(s): Material type: TextSeries: Cambridge medicinePublication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 263 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25cmISBN:
  • 9780521757102
  • 052175710X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC78.7.U4 D31
NLM classification:
  • 2010 H-738
  • WN 208
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 1. Introduction to B-mode imaging K. Martin; 2. Physics K. Martin and K. V. Ramnarine; 3. Transducers and beam forming K. Martin and T. A. Whittingham; 4. B-mode instrumentation K. Martin; 5. Properties, limitations and artefacts of B-mode images K. Martin; 6. B-mode measurements N. J. Dudley; 7. Principles of Doppler P. R. Hoskins; 8. Blood flow A. Thrush; 9. Spectral Doppler ultrasound A. Thrush; 10. Colour flow and tissue imaging P. R. Hoskins and A. L. Criton; 11. Quality assurance A. J. Evans and P. R. Hoskins; 12. Safety of diagnostic ultrasound F. A. Duck and A. Shaw; 13. 3D ultrasound P. R. Hoskins and T. J. MacGillivray; 14. Contrast agents C. Moran and M. Butler; 15. Elastography P. R. Hoskins; Appendices; Glossary; Index.
Summary: "All healthcare professionals practising ultrasound in a clinical setting should receive accredited training in the principles and practice of ultrasound scanning. This new edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics, technology and safety of ultrasound equipment, with high quality ultrasound images and diagrams throughout. It covers all aspects of the field at a level intended to meet the requirements of UK sonography courses. New to this edition: Updated descriptions of ultrasound technology, quality assurance and safety. Additional chapters dedicated to 3D ultrasound, contrast agents and elastography. New glossary containing definitions of over 500 terms. The editors and contributing authors are all authorities in their areas, with contributions to the scientific and professional development of ultrasound at national and international level"--Provided by publisher.
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Books SMHS Library General Stacks RC78.7.U4 D31 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available SMHS-022041543
Books SMHS Library General Stacks RC78.7.U4 D32 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available SMHS-022041544

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 1. Introduction to B-mode imaging K. Martin; 2. Physics K. Martin and K. V. Ramnarine; 3. Transducers and beam forming K. Martin and T. A. Whittingham; 4. B-mode instrumentation K. Martin; 5. Properties, limitations and artefacts of B-mode images K. Martin; 6. B-mode measurements N. J. Dudley; 7. Principles of Doppler P. R. Hoskins; 8. Blood flow A. Thrush; 9. Spectral Doppler ultrasound A. Thrush; 10. Colour flow and tissue imaging P. R. Hoskins and A. L. Criton; 11. Quality assurance A. J. Evans and P. R. Hoskins; 12. Safety of diagnostic ultrasound F. A. Duck and A. Shaw; 13. 3D ultrasound P. R. Hoskins and T. J. MacGillivray; 14. Contrast agents C. Moran and M. Butler; 15. Elastography P. R. Hoskins; Appendices; Glossary; Index.

"All healthcare professionals practising ultrasound in a clinical setting should receive accredited training in the principles and practice of ultrasound scanning. This new edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics, technology and safety of ultrasound equipment, with high quality ultrasound images and diagrams throughout. It covers all aspects of the field at a level intended to meet the requirements of UK sonography courses. New to this edition: Updated descriptions of ultrasound technology, quality assurance and safety. Additional chapters dedicated to 3D ultrasound, contrast agents and elastography. New glossary containing definitions of over 500 terms. The editors and contributing authors are all authorities in their areas, with contributions to the scientific and professional development of ultrasound at national and international level"--Provided by publisher.

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