Curry Reva Arnez, Tempkin Betty Bates (eds.) Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function

4th edition. — Elsevier, 2016. — 702 p. — ISBN: 9780323322843Without a thorough knowledge of the appearance of normal anatomy, you may have a tough time recognizing abnormalities in ultrasound images. Get a firm grounding in normal anatomy and physiology from an ultrasound perspective with Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 4th Edition. The new edition of this highly visual introductory text presents a wealth of ultrasound images, accompanied by labeled drawings with detailed legends, to increase your comfort with normal anatomy as it appears during scanning. Its consistent chapter format makes the content easy to navigate and reinforces the discipline of following a standard protocol to scan each area of the body.Clinical Applications
Before and After the Ultrasound Examination
Ultrasound Instrumentation: “Knobology,” Imaging Processing, and Storage
General Patient Care
Introduction to Ergonomics and Sonographer Safety
Sonographic Approach to Understanding Anatomy
Interdependent Body Systems
Anatomy Layering and Sectional Anatomy
First Scanning Experience
Embryology
Introduction to Laboratory Values
Abdominal Sonography
The Abdominal Aorta
The Inferior Vena Cava
The Portal Venous System
Abdominal Vasculature
The Liver
The Biliary System
The Pancreas
The Urinary System
The Spleen
The Gastrointestinal System
Pelvic Sonography
The Male Pelvis
The Female Pelvis
Obstetric Sonography
First Trimester Obstetrics
Second and Third Trimester Obstetrics
High-Risk Obstetrical Sonography
Fetal Echocardiography
Introduction to Specialty Sonography
The Neonatal Brain
Small Parts Sonography
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Breast Sonography
Penis and Scrotum
Superficial Sonography
Pediatric Echocardiography
Adult Echocardiography
Vascular Technology
Advances in Sonography
3D/4D Sonography
Interventional and Intraoperative Sonography