In the hands of a skilled operator, ultrasound scanning is a simple and
easy procedure. However, reaching that level of proficiency can be a
long and tedious process. Commended by the British Medical Association,
Practical Ultrasound, Second Edition focuses on the scans regularly
encountered in a busy ultrasound department and provides everything
practitioners need to know to become competent and skilled in scanning.
See What's New in the Second Edition:
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- New chapters on breast, musculoskeletal, and FAST (focused
assessment with sonography in trauma) ultrasonography
- Revisions to original chapters incorporating up-to-date techniques
and protocols
Beginning with the general principles of ultrasound scanning and a guide
to using the ultrasound machine, the book provides step-by-step
instructions on how to perform scans supplemented by high-quality images
and handy tips.
Organized according to anatomical site, the chapters include a review
section on useful anatomy, scan protocol presented step by step, and a
section on common pathology. Maintaining the popular format of the
previous edition, each chapter contains examples of common and
clinically relevant pathologies and notes on the salient features of
these conditions.
The authors' precise approach puts an immense amount of knowledge within
easy reach, making it an ideal aid for learning the practicalities of
ultrasound.
