{"product_id":"craigs-essentials-of-sonography-and-patient-care-paperback-9780323416344","title":"Craig's Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323416344","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCraig's Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare for a sound future in sonography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eM. Robert deJong (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323416344\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 December 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages, 90 illustrations (60 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.41 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a solid foundation in sonography, \u003cb\u003eCraig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/b\u003e prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, defines important terminology, and provides proven study techniques such as note taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. The second section prepares you for the clinical environment, covering topics from the sonography perspective such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Additionally, \u003ci\u003esurvival skills\u003c\/i\u003e throughout the text seek to build students’ problem solving skills to help them adjust both academically and in the clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eUPDATED! JRC-DMS content \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eensures you are up-to-date on the latest standards.  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe only text devoted entirely to entry-level students\u003c\/b\u003e provides a foundation of essential knowledge ensuring your educational and professional success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step presentation of patient care in a sonography setting \u003c\/b\u003eteaches you how to perform basic medical techniques and interact with patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSafety Issues\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/b\u003e explains how to scan with proper scanning technique and posture to avoid repetitive-motion musculoskeletal injuries.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e add information on applying concepts to the clinical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObjectives and key terms\u003c\/b\u003e introduce each chapter’s important content.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter summaries \u003c\/b\u003esimplify study and review by\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003erecapping the most important points.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlossary of Spanish phrases\u003c\/b\u003e covers common instructions for better communication with Spanish-speaking patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHIPAA information\u003c\/b\u003e provides the knowledge that you will need to comply with federal law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Coverage of aseptic and non-aseptic infection control techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eprepares you to work with patients in the clinical environment. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Inclusion of critical thinking \"survival skills\" \u003c\/b\u003ehelp you to adjust your problem-solving skills both academically and in the clinical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded accreditation section \u003c\/b\u003eguides you through the full process in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Full-color design \u003c\/b\u003ehelps break up content and bring it to life. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The History of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Sonographers 2. Patient Care Across the Specialties 3. Communication and Critical Thinking Skills 4. Sonographer Safety Issues 5. Medical Techniques and Patient Care 6. 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