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Abdominal Sonography: A Practical Guide, Second Edition addresses key standards of practice to help prepare students and clinicians to develop technical and interpretative skills in evaluating sonographic images. Beginning with an introduction of sonographic imaging, other imaging modalities, and Doppler basics, this accessible text focuses on the clinical aspects of sonography with an emphasis on pertinent laboratory tests, imaging models, and physical signs and symptoms of disease. It continues with coverage of the abdominal vasculature and organ systems including the thyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate, and also includes updates on contrast agents and emerging trends used in abdominal applications. Self-assessment questions appear at the end of each chapter to review key concepts and enhance comprehension. This text is a practical guide and supplies detailed information to enhance critical thinking skills necessary in clinical practice.
With over 850 photos and illustrations, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach with key standards of practice and access to information from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's (AIUM's) most current scanning guidelines for these organs: liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, spleen, lymph nodes, thyroid, breast, scrotum, and prostate. This valuable resource is also an excellent study tool for diagnostic medical sonographers and students preparing for the ARDMS abdominal examination. Features * Boxed Features: Pathology Highlights, Pediatric Pointers, Characteristics, Standards & Guidelines, and Scanning Tips * Self-assessment review questions at the end of each chapter * Access to AIUM's most current scanning guidelines for each organ * A complete section dedicated to emerging trends Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual, Lecture Outlines in PowerPoint Format, Labeling Exercises, Sample Syllabus, Image Bank and Test Bank