Overview

Providing a solid foundation in sonography, this book is designed to help students succeed in both the classroom and in practice. It promotes study by defining important terminology, by providing a historical overview of ultrasound technology, and by describing the sonographer's role on the medical team - adding study techniques, note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. For the clinical environment, the book covers topics such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, and emergency procedures. This book also prepares students for the transition into practice, covering expectations in various clinical settings, continuing education, sonography specialties, administrative roles, and career options.

Full Product Details

Author:   Marveen Craig
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.517kg
ISBN:  

9781416001706

ISBN 10:   1416001700
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   17 November 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Origins and Evaluation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Chapter 2 Sonographer Development Chapter 3 The Sonographer as a Student New! Chapter 4 Sonographer Safety Issues Chapter 5 Patient-Sonographer Interaction: Medical Techniques and Patient Care Chapter 6 Communications and Critical Thinking Skills New! Chapter 7 Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures New! Chapter 8 Medico-Legal Aspects of Sonography Chapter 9 Ethics and Professionalism New! Chapter 10 Sound Futures New! Chapter 11 Professional Development and Leadership Appendixes New! The Patient Care Partnership Commonly Encountered Lab Tests And Values Common Medical Abbreviations Medical Terminology New! Abbreviated Glossary of Spanish Phrases Glossary

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