edited by Peter Hoskins, Kevin Martin, Abigail Thrush.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
2nd ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xi, 263 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color)
SERIES
Series Title
Cambridge medicine
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"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.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
MIL
Stock Number
272333
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Diagnostic ultrasound.
International Standard Book Number
9780521757102
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging.
Physical Phenomena.
Ultrasonography-- instrumentation.
Ultrasonography-- methods.
Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging.
MEDICAL-- Allied Health Services-- Radiological & Ultrasound Technology.