Overview
This comprehensive resource provides clear explanations and numerous, simple line drawings that fully explain the "whys" of physics as applied to ultrasound. Updated content includes new material on PACS, contrast agents, power Doppler, harmonic imaging, 3D and 4D technology, 1.5D and 2D transducers, spatial compounding, extended field of view, and composite material transducers. Material is clarified through the use of well-designed analogies, examples of digitally processed images, and learning features such as key terms, clinical examples, end-of-chapter review questions, mock registery exams, a glossary, and a math review appendix. This text also offers excellent preparation for the physics portion of the ARDMS certification exam.
• Comprehensive coverage thoroughly addresses all physics topics relevant to ultrasound so readers can prepare for the Registry exam with confidence.
• Extensive examples and sample problems clarify formulas as they are presented, ensuring readers make the connection between theory and practical applications.
• Accessible, conversational writing style employs real-world analogies to explain physics concepts.
• Key terms and review questions in each chapter help readers focus on important information and assess their comprehension.
• Includes updated scanning principles, multi-element array transducers, 1.5D and 2D transducers, beam former, broadband, tissue harmonic imaging, extended field of view, spatial compounding, frequency compounding, coded excitation, 3D ultrasound, 4D ultrasound, and new transducer technology.
• New clinical examples of Doppler ultrasound have been incorporated in the appropriate instrumentation sections.
• Biological effects and clinical safety have been updated and divided into separate chapters.
• A survey of general-purpose ultrasound phantoms addresses the role of phantoms in quality control testing, demonstrated through multiple examples.
• Shorter, more reader-friendly chapters break down difficult material into learnable segments.
• Mock registry exams - one exam in the book and one on the Evolve site - provide ample opportunities for practice and preparation for the ARDMS physics exam.
• Hundreds of new and updated images and illustrations visually show the principles and properties of ultrasound, including more sonograms to illustrate image artifacts.
• Information on real-time ultrasound has been expanded, with separate chapters on image formation, transducers, instrumentation, and image processing.
The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.
Synopsis
This comprehensive resource provides clear explanations and numerous, simple line drawings that fully explain the "whys" of physics as applied to ultrasound. Updated content includes new material on PACS, contrast agents, power Doppler, harmonic imaging, 3D and 4D technology, 1.5D and 2D transducers, spatial compounding, extended field of view, and composite material transducers. Material is clarified through the use of well-designed analogies, examples of digitally processed images, and learning features such as key terms, clinical examples, end-of-chapter review questions, mock registery exams, a glossary, and a math review appendix. This text also offers excellent preparation for the physics portion of the ARDMS certification exam.
• Comprehensive coverage thoroughly addresses all physics topics relevant to ultrasound so readers can prepare for the Registry exam with confidence.
• Extensive examples and sample problems clarify formulas as they are presented, ensuring readers make the connection between theory and practical applications.
• Accessible, conversational writing style employs real-world analogies to explain physics concepts.
• Key terms and review questions in each chapter help readers focus on important information and assess their comprehension.
• Includes updated scanning principles, multi-element array transducers, 1.5D and 2D transducers, beam former, broadband, tissue harmonic imaging, extended field of view, spatial compounding, frequency compounding, coded excitation, 3D ultrasound, 4D ultrasound, and new transducer technology.
• New clinical examples of Doppler ultrasound have been incorporated in the appropriate instrumentation sections.
• Biological effects and clinical safety have been updated and divided into separate chapters.
• A survey of general-purpose ultrasound phantoms addresses the role of phantoms in quality control testing, demonstrated through multiple examples.
• Shorter, more reader-friendly chapters break down difficult material into learnable segments.
• Mock registry exams - one exam in the book and one on the Evolve site - provide ample opportunities for practice and preparation for the ARDMS physics exam.
• Hundreds of new and updated images and illustrations visually show the principles and properties of ultrasound, including more sonograms to illustrate image artifacts.
• Information on real-time ultrasound has been expanded, with separate chapters on image formation, transducers, instrumentation, and image processing.
Frederick L. Hoff
This is a third edition of an introductory textbook ofultrasound physics that includes basic principles, equipment,artifacts, and safety. Clinical images are included only inillustration of basic principles. Books such as this are requiredreading in programs that train ultrasonographers. The knowledge gainedin such a course will enable the ultrasonographer to perform betterexaminations. The specific knowledge is also required to pass registryexaminations. Although the primary audience isultrasonographers-in-training, suggested secondary audiences includeradiology residents and other physicians who may use ultrasound intheir practices. This book is well suited to members of these groupswith strong physics and mathematical backgrounds. However, because theinformation may not be seen as immediately relevant to clinicalpractice, few of these people will purchase such a book. A valuablepart of this book is the inclusion of registry-type questions. Reviewquestions are included in each chapter, and the book is sold with aseparate booklet of practice examinations. There is also a goodglossary at the end of the book. This is a revised edition of astandard text used by many training programs throughout the UnitedStates. This new edition is justified by the extended coverage ofvascular and color Doppler techniques. These are becoming increasinglycommon in most ultrasound practices and are required knowledge.Although the information is provided in a straightforward manner, theexplanations are somewhat limited. The information is provided in avery technical format that many users of the book may find difficult tocomprehend.
Editorials
Frederick L. Hoff
This is a third edition of an introductory textbook ofultrasound physics that includes basic principles, equipment,artifacts, and safety. Clinical images are included only inillustration of basic principles. Books such as this are requiredreading in programs that train ultrasonographers. The knowledge gainedin such a course will enable the ultrasonographer to perform betterexaminations. The specific knowledge is also required to pass registryexaminations. Although the primary audience isultrasonographers-in-training, suggested secondary audiences includeradiology residents and other physicians who may use ultrasound intheir practices. This book is well suited to members of these groupswith strong physics and mathematical backgrounds. However, because theinformation may not be seen as immediately relevant to clinicalpractice, few of these people will purchase such a book. A valuablepart of this book is the inclusion of registry-type questions. Reviewquestions are included in each chapter, and the book is sold with aseparate booklet of practice examinations. There is also a goodglossary at the end of the book. This is a revised edition of astandard text used by many training programs throughout the UnitedStates. This new edition is justified by the extended coverage ofvascular and color Doppler techniques. These are becoming increasinglycommon in most ultrasound practices and are required knowledge.Although the information is provided in a straightforward manner, theexplanations are somewhat limited. The information is provided in avery technical format that many users of the book may find difficult tocomprehend.From The Critics
Reviewer: Frederick L. Hoff, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)Description: This is a third edition of an introductory textbook of ultrasound physics that includes basic principles, equipment, artifacts, and safety. Clinical images are included only in illustration of basic principles.
Purpose: Books such as this are required reading in programs that train ultrasonographers. The knowledge gained in such a course will enable the ultrasonographer to perform better examinations. The specific knowledge is also required to pass registry examinations.
Audience: Although the primary audience is ultrasonographers-in-training, suggested secondary audiences include radiology residents and other physicians who may use ultrasound in their practices. This book is well suited to members of these groups with strong physics and mathematical backgrounds. However, because the information may not be seen as immediately relevant to clinical practice, few of these people will purchase such a book.
Features: A valuable part of this book is the inclusion of registry-type questions. Review questions are included in each chapter, and the book is sold with a separate booklet of practice examinations. There is also a good glossary at the end of the book.
Assessment: This is a revised edition of a standard text used by many training programs throughout the United States. This new edition is justified by the extended coverage of vascular and color Doppler techniques. These are becoming increasingly common in most ultrasound practices and are required knowledge. Although the information is provided in a straightforward manner, the explanations are somewhat limited. The information is provided in a very technical format that many users of the book may find difficult to comprehend.
3 Stars from Doody