Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography

<p>Master sonographic examination protocols and techniques! The market-leading ultrasound text and reference, <b>Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 9th Edition</b> provides an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography. More than 3,100 ultrasound images and full-color anatomy illustrations help you recognize normal anatomy and abnormal pathology. Organized primarily by body system, coverage includes vascular sonography and echocardiography, and in the obstetrics section features a chronologic, trimester approach to ultrasound during pregnancy. Written by expert medical sonography educator and clinician Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert, this resource serves as ideal preparation for board exams and as a reference for practitioners in many different clinical settings.</p><ul><b> <li>Comprehensive coverage</b> includes sections on the foundations of ultrasound imaging and patient care, the abdomen, superficial structures of the body, pediatrics, the thoracic cavity and echocardiography, cerebrovascular evaluation, gynecology, and obstetrics.</li> <li><b>More than 3,100 images and full-color illustrations</b> include high-resolution ultrasound pictures, detailed line drawings with need-to-know anatomic information, color photographs of gross pathology, and color Doppler illustrations.</li> <li><b><i>Key Terms</b></i> open each chapter, focusing your attention on the vocabulary that you are required to know and understand.</li> <li><b><i>Key Pearls</b></i> highlight the important concepts in each chapter.</li> <li><b>Pathology tables</b> summarize clinical findings, laboratory findings, sonographic findings, and differential considerations.</li> <li><b><i>Sonographic Findings</i> icon</b> makes it easy to locate clinical information on particular pathologic conditions.</li> <li><b>Imaging information in each chapter</b> includes normal anatomy, normal physiology, laboratory data and values, pathology, sonographic evaluation of an organ, pitfalls in sonography, clinical findings, and differential considerations.</li> <li><b>Condensed bibliography</b> at the end of each chapter lists essential references for further research and study.</li> <li><b>Resources on the Evolve website</b> include review questions for students and PowerPoint<SUP>®</SUP> slides, an image collection, and a test bank with 1,625 questions for instructors.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Updated images</b> depict the latest advances in the field of sonography and help you prepare for ARDMS boards and for clinicals.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated content</b> reflects the newest curriculum standards so you gain the knowledge and expertise required to pass the boards.</li></ul>