Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners: A Hands-on Roadmap

By Crispian Oates, a renowned medical physicist and vascular ultrasound scientist, this book provides a practical resource for clinical practitioners who use ultrasound technology every day.

A Comprehensive Guide to Ultrasound Technology

Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners offers a complete description of the latest techniques in ultrasound, including ultrafast ultrasound and elastography. This comprehensive guide is perfect for educators, students, and practitioners alike, providing an up-to-date and relevant resource for improving their skills and knowledge.

Practical and Accessible Information

The book uses a first-person perspective to walk readers through a relevant and memorable story, simplifying retention and learning. It makes extensive use of:

• Bulleted lists for easy reference
• Diagrams and images to illustrate complex concepts

Physics examples are explained using commonly known contexts that readers can relate to their everyday lives, making the information more accessible and engaging. Additional description boxes offer optional, helpful information in some topic areas.

Key Topics Covered

• Foundational physics of ultrasound and the propagation of the ultrasound pulse through tissue
• Beam shapes, transducers, imaging techniques, and pulse echo instrumentation
• Image quality and artefacts, and the principles of Doppler and colour Doppler ultrasound
• Measurement taking and safety and quality assurance in ultrasound

Perfect for sonographers, echocardiographers, and vascular scientists, this book will also be a valuable resource for radiologists, cardiologists, emergency medicine specialists, and all other clinical users of ultrasound.

Book Details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Edition: 1st edition
• Published: March 27, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 384
• ISBN-10: 1119891558
• ISBN-13: 978-1119891550