edited by Peter Hoskins, Kevin Martin, Abigail Thrush.
2nd ed.
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
1 online resource (xi, 263 pages) :
illustrations (some color)
Cambridge medicine
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to B-mode imaging -- Physics -- Transducers and beam forming -- B-mode instrumentation -- Properties, limitations and artefacts of B-mode images -- B-mode measurements -- Principles of doppler ultrasound -- Blood flow -- Spectral doppler ultrasound -- Colour flow and tissue imaging -- Quality assurance -- Safety of diagnostic ultrasound -- 3D ultrasound -- Contrast agents -- Elastography.
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"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.
MIL
272333
Diagnostic ultrasound.
9780521757102
Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging.
Physical Phenomena.
Ultrasonography-- instrumentation.
Ultrasonography-- methods.
Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging.
MEDICAL-- Allied Health Services-- Radiological & Ultrasound Technology.