Main description:

Fully master the basic principles and applications of abdominal ultrasound

Praise for this book:

This book appears to be a useful tool for different levels of users --
not just physicians. The topics provide information on best approaches for
beginners while the illustrations better define acquisition data and may be
helpful to individuals with more experience. The book would be useful for
students and technologists in all disciplines and specialties to help understand
sonographic imaging. -- Kathleen Drotar, Radiologic
Technology, July/August, 2012

Designed to be kept close at hand during an actual
ultrasound examination, Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step, Second
Edition
, provides the tools, techniques and training to increase your knowledge and
confidence in interpreting ultrasound findings. Its clear, systematic approach
shows you how to recognize all important ultrasound phenomena (especially
misleading artifacts), locate and delineate the upper abdominal organs, explain
suspicious findings, apply clinical correlations, and easily distinguish between
normal and abnormal images.

This second edition includes the new Sono Consultant, a systematic, two-part framework for helping the examiner evaluate specific ultrasound findings and make an informed differential diagnosis. In the first part, Ultrasound Findings, the examiner notes an abnormality at ultrasound, lists all findings, and suggests possible interpretations. In the second section, Clinical Presentation, the examiner starts off with a possible diagnosis (e.g. heart failure, splenomegaly) and then extracts the maximum possible information available on ultrasound to confirm, support, or differentiate the diagnosis.

Features:

• More than 670 ultrasound images and 240 drawings that
  enhance the text
  
  
• 3-D diagrams that depict complex anatomical structures
  and spatial relationships
  
  
• Clear and concise learning units for easy mastery of
  material

Providing a logical, structured foundation for performing a successful
ultrasound examination, this practice-oriented teaching guide is essential for
all students and residents building their skills in ultrasonography.