Ultrasound Physics and Technology
How, Why and When
- 1st Edition - July 8, 2009
- Latest edition
- Authors: Vivien Gibbs, David Cole, Antonio Sassano
- Language: English
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… Read more
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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.
- 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
PgC, PgD, MSc and short courses in Medical Ultrasound; undergraduate radiography students
1. Introduction to diagnostic ultrasound
2. Principles and physics of ultrasound imaging - simple terminology definitions
3. The piezoelectric effect
4. Acoustic impedance
5. The ultrasound beam
6. Transducers
7. Resolution
8. Ultrasound interactions and attenuation
9. Artifacts
10. Instrumentation and controls
11. Physical principles of Doppler ultrasound
12. Ultrasound safety
13. Quality assurance and performance testing
14. Mew technology and recent advances in ultrasound imaging
15. Multiple choice questions, answers to multiple choice questions
2. Principles and physics of ultrasound imaging - simple terminology definitions
3. The piezoelectric effect
4. Acoustic impedance
5. The ultrasound beam
6. Transducers
7. Resolution
8. Ultrasound interactions and attenuation
9. Artifacts
10. Instrumentation and controls
11. Physical principles of Doppler ultrasound
12. Ultrasound safety
13. Quality assurance and performance testing
14. Mew technology and recent advances in ultrasound imaging
15. Multiple choice questions, answers to multiple choice questions
"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
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 8, 2009
- Language: English
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Vivien Gibbs
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of West of England, Bristol, UKDC
David Cole
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Ultrasound Programme Director, Division of Radiography, University of Central England, Birmingham, UKAS
Antonio Sassano
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK