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Marveen Craig, RDMS
Ultrasonography Educational Consultant, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care
2nd Edition
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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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