Commonly referred to as the "sonography bible" by many of its past and current users, Betty Tempkin's Sonography Scanning, 4th Edition is the go-to guide for producing diagnostic sonograms for physicians. Featuring an updated two-color design, this new edition covers the latest ultrasound scanning principles along with step-by-step instructions for scanning and documenting images. The text also incorporates clinical skills, professionalism, image labeling, image techniques, case presentations, handling of ultrasound equipment, and the universal method for scanning and documenting pathologies. The scanning protocols follow AIUM guidelines and provide information on patient prep, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. Also included are the location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations. "Overall, this book is an excellent resource for novice sonography students, but also provides a useful reference book for the more experienced sonographer." Reviewed by: Dr Vivien Gibbs on behalf of RAD Magazine Date: July 2015 - Scanning principles and step-by-step instructions on how to scan and document images help users establish standardization and image documentation for physician diagnostic interpretation. - Scanning protocols that follow AIUM guidelines provides the essential information on patient prep, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. The location of specific vessels or organs, anatomy and physiology, sonographic appearance, and normal variations are also included. - Sonographic ergonomics and proper use of equipment help sonographers avoid occupational injuries. - Scanning protocol for pathology provides the criteria for evaluating and documenting abnormal sonographic findings, describing those findings within legal parameters, and relating those findings to the interpreting physician. - Review questions at the end of each chapter give users the ability to self-review. - NEW! Transducer location drawings included on images helps users understand exactly where on the body they should scan to produce a particular image. - NEW! Musculoskeletal chapter provides musculoskeletal coverage for those sonographers interested in this specialty. - NEW! Two-color streamlined design enhances readability and allows for more images on the page. - NEW! 300 new images demonstrate superior quality images from the latest state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment. - NEW! Pedagogy including key terms and objectives is included at the beginning of each chapter to specify chapter expectations and focus study.

Scanning principles and step-by-step instructions on how to scan and document images helps students improve the quality of sonographic studies and establish standardization and image documentation for physician diagnostic interpretation. Sonographic ergonomics and proper use of equipment helps students avoid occupational injuries. Scanning protocol for pathology provides the criteria for evaluating and documenting abnormal sonographic findings, describing those findings within legal parameters, and relating those findings to the interpreting physician. Key words and objectives at the beginning of every chapter notify students of the pertinent information in the following chapter. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARDMS standards and AIUM guidelines. NEW! Thoroughly updated scanning protocols follow AIUM guidelines and offer essential information on patient preparation, transducers, breathing techniques, comprehensive surveys, and required images. NEW! Flexible soft cover makes it easy to take notes and transport content.

This edition covers ultrasound scanning and provides step-by-step guidance needed to produce diagnostic images of the highest quality. It presents key issues to help readers standardize their scanning methods and image documentation.

Curry and Tempkin's Workbook for Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 4th Edition is the essential reinforcement and review tool for visual information covered in the text. This Workbook supports and completes the text by providing an excellent introduction to sonography and preparing you to accurately identify sonographic pathology and abnormalities. Each chapter opens with review questions and features drawings from the text — with parallel sonograms where appropriate — that include leader lines to label structures. You fill in the labels to identify structures, reinforcing visual and auditory learning from the text. You can also refer to the text if you are uncertain or need to review an area. - Unlabeled line drawings and images from every chapter allow for immediate, thorough review of material — and let you refer to the text's diagrams and Workbook's appendix for answers. - Review questions test you on information learned in the text. - User-friendly standardized chapter format means you know exactly where to go for review in each chapter. - NEW! Thorough coverage of the newest U.S. imaging techniques keeps you informed about the latest developments and prepares you to meet the challenges of the clinical environment. - NEW! Three brand new chapters give you the most up-to-date information on fetal echocardiography, laboratory values, and ergonomics. - NEW! 340 added content review questions provide you with extra practice on core content from Curry and Tempkin's textbook. - NEW! Updated sonograms present the best and latest images from state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D and 4D images.

An illustrated step-by-step guide to gaining expertize in gynaecological ultrasound.

Featuring contributions from internationally recognized experts in point-of-care sonography, Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Second Edition combines a wealth of images with clear, succinct text to help beginners, as well as experienced sonographers, develop and refine their sonography skills. The book contains chapters devoted to scanning the chest, abdomen, head and neck, and extremities, as well as paediatric evaluations, ultrasound-guided vascular access, and more. An entire section is devoted to the syndromic approach for an array of symptoms and patient populations, including chest and abdominal pain, respiratory distress, HIV and TB coinfected patients, and pregnant patients. Also included is expert guidance on administering ultrasound in a variety of challenging environments, such as communities and regions with underdeveloped healthcare systems, hostile environments, and cyberspace. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the focused scan under discussion and a detailed description of methods for obtaining useful images. This is followed by examples of normal and abnormal scans, along with discussions of potential pitfalls of the technique, valuable insights from experienced users, and summaries of the most up-to-date evidence. Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Second Edition is a valuable working resource for emergency medicine residents and trainees, practitioners who are just bringing ultrasound scanning into their practices, and clinicians with many years of sonographic experience.