Small Parts and Superficial Structures, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics


Book Description

Editor Nirvikar Dahiya and authors review the current ultrasound procedures in small parts and superficial structures. Articles will cover salivary glands, parathyroid, thyroid, ultrasound in evaluation of lymph node disease, ultrasound of lumps and bumps, joint ultrasound, ultrasound of tendons, scrotum and intratesticular imaging, scrotum and extratesticular imaging, hernias, breast ultrasound, peripheral nerves, and more!




Abdomen and Superficial Structures


Book Description

The coverage in this expanded and updated second edition will keep readers abreast of the most current trends and technologies in the field of abdominal ultrasound. Written by sonographers for sonographers, the reader is assured of accurate, efficient guidance. Beginning with a complete overview of the field, coverage includes all aspects of the medium. Pediatric and adult ultrasound are covered separately, providing a better understanding of differences and similarities. The text is organized according to organ system to ensure that the reader thoroughly understands one system before moving on to the next. More than 1,000 brilliant images illustrate both normal and abnormal features in abdominal ultrasound for use in clinical practice. The images are accompanied by summary tables, schematics, and diagrams, providing clear and cogent guidance for use in daily practice. New chapters in this edition provide the most up-to-date information on: / vascular structures / prostate / pediatric congenital hips / pediatric spinal sonography / musculoskeletal extremities and / articulations. Over 70 new color images enhance and clarify important content. Compatibility: BlackBerry® OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC




Ultrasound of Superficial Structures


Book Description

A practical text aimed at the diagnostic radiologist and ultrasonographer, which describes and evaluates the applications of high frequency imaging in clinical diagnosis. An introductory chapter covers technical aspects of high-frequency imaging and subsequent chapters cover ulatasound appearances.




Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series


Book Description

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Medical Sonography series, Diane M. Kawamura and Tanya D. Nolan’s Abdomen and Superficial Structures, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers the core content students need to master in today’s rigorous sonography programs. Careful, collaborative editing ensures consistency across all three titles in this series: The Vascular System, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing the right content at the right level for both students and instructors.




Ultrasound of Superficial Structures


Book Description

A new edition of this highly practical text aimed at the diagnostic radiologist and ultrasonographer which describes the techniques and clinical applications of high frequency ultrasound in the evaluation of superficial structures.




Clinical Ultrasound


Book Description

This pocket manual is designed to guide medical professionals in acquiring skills in basic ultrasound imaging. It describes the most common scans performed at the patient’s bedside, specifically in the emergency department or intensive care unit. Following an overview of basic ultrasound principles, the use of this modality to visualize specific organ systems is described. In a quick-reference bulleted format, each chapter details indications, basic techniques (patient position, organ windows/views), probe placement, anatomy, pathology, pearls, and key points in ultrasound imaging. The extensive collection of images helps orient the reader in interpreting the scans, depicts anatomic landmarks, and identifies key pathologic findings for each organ system. Clinical Ultrasound: A Pocket Manual is an accessible guide to performing bedside ultrasound imaging for emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, critical care medicine providers, residents, and medical students.




Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography


Book Description

Designed to accompany Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice Abdomen and Superficial Structures, Fourth edition, this Workbook offers a full complement of self-study aids that actively engage students in learning and enable them to assess and build their knowledge as they advance through the text. Most importantly, it allows students to get the most out of their study time, with a variety of custom designed exercises to help them master each objective.




Clinical Emergency Radiology


Book Description

This book is a highly visual guide to the radiographic and advanced imaging modalities - such as computed tomography and ultrasonography - that are frequently used by physicians during the treatment of emergency patients. Covering practices ranging from ultrasound at the point of care to the interpretation of CT scan results, this book contains over 2,200 images, each with detailed captions and line-art that highlight key findings. Within each section, particular attention is devoted to practical tricks of the trade and tips for avoiding common pitfalls. Overall, this book is a useful source for experienced clinicians, residents, mid-level providers, or medical students who want to maximize the diagnostic accuracy of each modality without losing valuable time.




Workbook for Diagonstic Medical Sonography: Abdominal and Superficial Structures


Book Description

Designed to accompany the 5th Edition of the companion text, Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Abdomen and Superficial Structures,5th Edition, by Diane M. Kawamura and Tanya D. Nolan, offers a full complement of self-study aids for active learning that enable you to assess and build your knowledge as you advance through the text. Most importantly, it helps you get the most out of your study time, with a variety of custom-designed exercises to help you master each objective.




Handbook of Critical Care and Emergency Ultrasound


Book Description

A quick-access practical handbook for the use of ultrasound in critical care and emergency department settings Point-of-care ultrasound offers a readily available, noninvasive, reproducible modality that can expedite and improve care in the critical care and the emergency setting. This handy guide clarifies basic concepts and provides the hands-on guidance necessary for clinicians to arrive at better therapeutic decisions and perform safer procedures with the use of ultrasound. Handbook of Critical Care and Emergency Ultrasound opens with important chapters on ultrasound basics, ultrasound orientation, and probe selection, machine controls, and equipment. 22 additional chapters cover organ or system-specific procedural applications and approaches to the trauma patient. You will also find algorithms for the patient with undifferentiated chest pain, dyspnea, hypotension, and abdominal pain. 259 drawings and photographs support the text, illustrating patient positioning, basic views, anatomy, and common pathology. Handbook of Critical Care and Emergency Ultrasound is the perfect resource for critical care and emergency providers who wish to deepen their knowledge of sonography and broaden their use of ultrasound in the care of their patient.