Ultrasound Physics and Technology,
Edition 1
How, Why and When
By Vivien Gibbs, DCR, DNM, DMU, MA, MBA, David Cole, DCR, DMU, MSc and Antonio Sassano, BSc, MSc
Publication Date:
02 Jun 2009
Description
Written for health practitioners and students new to medical ultrasound, this book provides all the basic physics and technological knowledge they need in order to practise ultrasound effectively, including safety aspects of ultrasound, quality assurance and the latest techniques and developments.
Key Features
- Multiple choice questions for self-assessment and as a revision aid
- Chapter on terminology with explanatory paragraphs of words and phrases used in diagnostic ultrasound
- Troubleshooting guide - common problems and their solutions explored
About the author
By Vivien Gibbs, DCR, DNM, DMU, MA, MBA, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of West of England, Bristol; David Cole, DCR, DMU, MSc, Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Ultrasound Programme Director, Division of Radiography, University of Central England, Birmingham and Antonio Sassano, BSc, MSc, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol
Book Reviews
"The authors using their experienced background in ultrasound education have provided a concise overview of ultrasound physics and instrumentation to the new ultrasound user in a simple and clear manner. For the postgraduate ultrasound student the book can be a useful complement in aiding comprehension of the principles of physics and instrumentation...This would be a useful reference book in the clinical department." Becky Mulloy, Lecturer City University
Book details
ISBN:
9780702030413
Page Count: 144
Retail Price
:
£49.99
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0-443-07283-3, 978-0-443-07283-3, Thrush & Hartshorne: Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound, How, Why and When, 2e, Dec-2004
0-443-07243-4, 978-0-443-07243-7, Bates: Abdominal Ultrasound, How, Why and When, 2e, Dec-2004
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Audience
PgC, PgD, MSc and short courses in Medical Ultrasound; undergraduate radiography students
Market nos (annual intake). Post-grad ultrasound courses at 18 HEI, approx no students on course = 30; total number 540. Short courses in ultrasound: approx 60 students at each HIE = 1080 total. No of radiography undergrad students = approx 1300.
Practitioner to student ration 80:20. (This is a student text but largely for the postgraduate and practitioner market)
Cluster book with other titles in How, Why and When series.
Conferences: annual BMUS in December; annual UKRC in May/June; physio conference
Market nos (annual intake). Post-grad ultrasound courses at 18 HEI, approx no students on course = 30; total number 540. Short courses in ultrasound: approx 60 students at each HIE = 1080 total. No of radiography undergrad students = approx 1300.
Practitioner to student ration 80:20. (This is a student text but largely for the postgraduate and practitioner market)
Cluster book with other titles in How, Why and When series.
Conferences: annual BMUS in December; annual UKRC in May/June; physio conference
