{"product_id":"ultrasound-scanning-principles-and-protocols-3rd-edition","title":"Ultrasound Scanning: Principles and Protocols  3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresents 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. Evolve Resources for instructors includes test bank and image collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966577111093,"sku":"ByrdShop_0721606369","price":73.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780721606361.jpg?v=1770569462","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/ultrasound-scanning-principles-and-protocols-3rd-edition","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}