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| Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care |
| 2nd Edition |
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ISBN:
1416001700 |
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Format:
Softcover |
| Catalog No:
18019 |
| Price:
$60.95 |
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Basic, need-to-know information for classroom and clinic!
This book will help you succeed, whether you're a beginning student or a practicing sonographer. For students, it covers important terminology, ultrasound technology, and the sonographer's role on the medical team. It also covers study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. For the practitioner and the student entering the clinical environment, it offers step-by-step descriptions of basic medical procedures and how to interact with patients in a clinical setting. This book also prepares students for the transition into practice—covering expectations in various clinical settings, continuing education, sonography specialties, and career options. Saunders. 65 illustrations. 294 pp.
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New to This Edition
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 Expanded coverage of body mechanics and proper scanning
posture to prevent repetitive motion musculoskeletal injury
Updated information on ultrasound technology
Discussion of ethics, scope of practice, and practice standards
Chapter on legal considerations for sonographers
Objectives and Key Terms in chapter openers
Note Boxes highlighting important information
Electronic image archiving and patient records, including HIPAA
information
Frequently needed patient instructions in Spanish
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Contents
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Chapters
The Origins and Evolution of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sonographer Development
The Sonographer as a Student
Sonographer Safety Issues
Patient-Sonographer Interaction: Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care
Communications and Critical Thinking Skills
Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures
Medico-Legal Aspects of Sonography
Ethics and Professionalism
Sound Futures
Professional Development and Leadership
Appendices
Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities
Pertinent Clinical Laboratory Tests
Common Medical Abbreviations
Medical Terminology
Abbreviated List of Helpful Spanish Phrases
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Index
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