- Emphasis on the fundamentals of physics and sonography prepares you for the ARDMS SPI (Sonography Principles & Instrumentation) certification exam. - Coverage of current technology includes the progress made with contrast agents and 3D, along with the more general aspects of transducers and instruments. - Straightforward explanations simplify complicated concepts. - Over 120 ultrasound scans with a full-color design represent what you will encounter in the clinical setting. - Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter give you a measurable outcome to achieve. - Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded in the text for fast and convenient lookup. - Key Points are marked with an icon and special type, highlighting the most important information to help you study more efficiently. - Bulleted review at the end of each chapter identifies key concepts. - End-of-chapter exercises test your knowledge and understanding with a blend of multiple-choice, matching, and true/false questions. - Glossary at the end of the book serves as a quick reference to key terms, letting you look up definitions without having to search through each chapter. - Appendices offer convenient access to a list of symbols and equations, plus a mathematics review. - Student resources on the Evolve companion website enhance learning with videos, a physics review, an image collection, and advanced concepts.
Table of Contents
1. Sonography: A Window into the Human Body2. Ultrasound: Sound We Don't Hear
3. Transducers: Sending and Receiving
4. Instruments: Imaging Anatomy and Principle 1
5. Instruments: Imaging Motion and Flow with Principle 1
6. Instruments: Imaging Anatomy, Motion and Flow with Principle 2
7. Artifacts: What Can Go Wrong
8. Is It Performing Well?
9. Is It Safe?
10. To Conclude
Glossary
Answers to Exercises
Appendix A: List of Symbols
Appendix B: Compilation of Equations
Appendix C: Mathematics Review
References

