Providing a solid foundation in sonography, this book is designed to help students succeed in both the classroom and in practice. It promotes study by defining important terminology, by providing a historical overview of ultrasound technology, and by describing the sonographers role on the medical team - adding study techniques, note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. For the clinical environment, the book covers topics such as taking a patients vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, and emergency procedures. This book also prepares students for the transition into practice, covering expectations in various clinical settings, continuing education, sonography specialties, administrative roles, and career options.
Chapter 1 The Origins and Evaluation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Chapter 2 Sonographer Development Chapter 3 The Sonographer as a Student New! Chapter 4 Sonographer Safety Issues Chapter 5 Patient-Sonographer Interaction: Medical Techniques and Patient Care Chapter 6 Communications and Critical Thinking Skills New! Chapter 7 Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures New! Chapter 8 Medico-Legal Aspects of Sonography Chapter 9 Ethics and Professionalism New! Chapter 10 Sound Futures New! Chapter 11 Professional Development and Leadership
Appendixes New! The Patient Care Partnership Commonly Encountered Lab Tests And Values Common Medical Abbreviations Medical Terminology New! Abbreviated Glossary of Spanish Phrases Glossary