Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment [Paperback]

Peter Hoskins (Author), Abigail Thrush (Author), Kevin Martin (Author), Tony Whittingam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1841100420 | ISBN-13: 978-1841100425 | Edition: 1

Information on the basic principles of Doppler ultrasound tends to be scattered in sections of large, academic texts and as such is not easily accessible to the trainee using Doppler techniques for the first time. Aimed primarily at sonographers taking the postgraduate diploma in medical ultrasound, this book provides a concise technical introduction to the subject, without going beyond the level of knowledge required. Fully illustrated throughout, with high-quality halftones and explanatory line diagrams, it covers all aspects of the topic from the basic physics of waves and wave propagation, transducer design and beam formation, signal processing and information storage (including PACS), through spectral, colour and 3D Doppler, to contrast agents and safety implications.

Editorial Reviews

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'This is an excellent text which provides a valuable resource to support the teaching of ultrasound physics, instrumentation and safety for all those involved in the teaching, training and practice of ultrasound. It is also an ideal core text for all healthcare professionals undertaking ultrasound training and is very highly recommended.' Julie Walton, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Liverpool

'A fantastic reference book for Part I IPEM Medical Physics trainees. Easy to read and very clear explanations. Very very useful.' Annette Paton, University Hospitals Bristol, Radiotherapy Physics Unit

'When the first edition of this book was published in 2002 ... it did indeed fill the gap in the market for a comprehensive readable account of the physics and technology underpinning diagnostic ultrasound. It has become the standard text for many ultrasound courses and many of us use it as source material for teaching. Eight years later, there is still a need for a text to clarify the numerous 'technological advances' with which manufacturers now litter their machines. This edition fulfils that most admirably ... This reviewer found it very difficult to come up with some sensible substantial negative comments. That is probably because this is an excellent book, it dills a major gap in the field (previously only filled by the first edition) and it is a major contribution to the education and instruction of ultrasound practitioners whatever their background. It works admirably both as a textbook and as a reference volume.' Ultrasound --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

Aimed primarily at sonographers taking the postgraduate diploma in medical ultrasound, this book provides a concise technical introduction to the subject, without going beyond the level of knowledge required. Fully illustrated throughout, with high-quality halftones and explanatory line diagrams, it covers all aspects of the topic from the basic physics of waves and wave propagation, transducer design and beam formation, signal processing and information storage (including PACS), through spectral, colour and 3D Doppler, to contrast agents and safety implications.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media; 1 edition (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841100420
• ISBN-13: 978-1841100425
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,629,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic overview of ultrasound, March 21, 2011

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This review is from: Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment (Cambridge Medicine) (Paperback)

I am a medical physicist and have found this book to be a great resource. I am using it to study for the diagnostic ABR exam and have found it to be very well-written, up-to-date, and informative. It explains everything very clearly without being too technical. I wish all my physics books were this good. I think it would also be appropriate for technologists and radiology residents.