Diagnostic Ultrasound
Physics and Equipment

A fully updated technical introduction to the physics and equipment of ultrasound, with three new chapters and high quality images throughout.

Peter R. Hoskins (Edited by), Kevin Martin (Edited by), Abigail Thrush (Edited by)

9780521757102, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 June 2010

276 pages, 207 b/w illus. 76 colour illus. 19 tables
24.4 x 18.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.75 kg

'When the first edition of this book was published in 2002 … it did indeed fill the gap in the market for a comprehensive readable account of the physics and technology underpinning diagnostic ultrasound. It has become the standard text for many ultrasound courses and many of us use it as source material for teaching. Eight years later, there is still a need for a text to clarify the numerous 'technological advances' with which manufacturers now litter their machines. This edition fulfils that most admirably … This reviewer found it very difficult to come up with some sensible substantial negative comments. That is probably because this is an excellent book, it dills a major gap in the field (previously only filled by the first edition) and it is a major contribution to the education and instruction of ultrasound practitioners whatever their background. It works admirably both as a textbook and as a reference volume.' Ultrasound

All healthcare professionals practising ultrasound in a clinical setting should receive accredited training in the principles and practice of ultrasound scanning. This second edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics, technology and safety of ultrasound equipment, with high quality ultrasound images and diagrams throughout. It covers all aspects of the field at a level intended to meet the requirements of UK sonography courses. New to this edition: • Updated descriptions of ultrasound technology, quality assurance and safety. • Additional chapters dedicated to 3D ultrasound, contrast agents and elastography. • New glossary containing definitions of over 500 terms. The editors and contributing authors are all authorities in their areas, with contributions to the scientific and professional development of ultrasound at national and international level.

Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
1. Introduction to B-mode imaging K. Martin
2. Physics K. Martin and K. V. Ramnarine
3. Transducers and beam forming K. Martin and T. A. Whittingham
4. B-mode instrumentation K. Martin
5. Properties, limitations and artefacts of B-mode images K. Martin
6. B-mode measurements N. J. Dudley
7. Principles of Doppler P. R. Hoskins
8. Blood flow A. Thrush
9. Spectral Doppler ultrasound A. Thrush
10. Colour flow and tissue imaging P. R. Hoskins and A. L. Criton
11. Quality assurance A. J. Evans and P. R. Hoskins
12. Safety of diagnostic ultrasound F. A. Duck and A. Shaw
13. 3D ultrasound P. R. Hoskins and T. J. MacGillivray
14. Contrast agents C. Moran and M. Butler
15. Elastography P. R. Hoskins
Appendices
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Radiology [MMPH], Medical imaging [MMP], Medical diagnosis [MJA]