Sonography. Introduction to Normal Structure and Function

Section I: Clinical Applications
1. Before, During, and After the Ultrasound Examination
2. Ultrasound Instrumentation: “Knobology,” Imaging Processing, and Storage
3. General Patient Care
4. Introduction to Ergonomics and Sonographer Safety

Section II: Sonographic Approach to Understanding Anatomy
5. Interdependent Body Systems
6. Anatomy Layering and Sectional Anatomy
7. Embryology
8. Introduction to Laboratory Values

Section III: Abdominal Sonography
9. The Abdominal Aorta
10. The Inferior Vena Cava
11. The Portal Venous System
12. The Liver
13. The Biliary System
14. The Pancreas
15. The Urinary and Adrenal System
16. Abdominal Vasculature Flow Dynamics
17. The Spleen
18. The Gastrointestinal System

Section IV: Pelvic Sonography
19. The Male Pelvis: Prostate Gland and Seminal Vesicles Sonography
20. The Female Pelvis

Section V: Obstetric and Neonatal Sonography
21. First Trimester Obstetrics (0 to 12 Weeks)
22. Second and Third Trimester Obstetrics (13 to 42 Weeks)
23. High-Risk Obstetrics
24. Fetal Echocardiography
25. The Neonatal Brain

Section VI: Small Parts Sonography
26. The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
27. Breast Sonography
28. Scrotal and Penile Sonography

Section VII: Specialty Sonography
29. Pediatric Echocardiography
30. Adult Echocardiography
31. Vascular Technology

Section VIII: Advances in Sonography
32. 3D/4D/5D Sonography
33. Interventional and Intraoperative Sonography
34. Musculoskeletal Sonography
35. Pediatric Sonography

Description

Without a deep understanding of what normal anatomy looks like in ultrasound images, recognizing abnormalities can be challenging. Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 6th Edition provides a strong foundation in normal anatomy and physiology from an ultrasound perspective. This highly visual text presents a wide range of ultrasound images accompanied by labeled drawings and detailed legends, helping readers become confident in identifying normal anatomy during scanning.

A consistent chapter format makes the content easy to navigate while reinforcing standard scanning protocols for each area of the body. The book is designed to support both learning and practical application in clinical settings.

New to this edition:

• UPDATED! More than 100 images and accompanying illustrations visually clarify key concepts and enhance recognition of normal findings.
• NEW! AI-empowered ultrasonography content explores the emergence of artificial intelligence and its impact on clinical practice.
• NEW! Targeted callouts aligned with ARDMS registry content support focused exam preparation.

Key Features:

• Detailed line drawings accompany most sonograms, reinforcing key visual landmarks and confirming findings.
• Highly visual presentation leads with images, supported by concise narrative explanations.
• Quality control protocol information helps achieve optimal scanning settings and techniques.
• Reference charts provide relevant information for different types of sonography, including associated physicians, common diagnostic tests, laboratory values, vasculature, and influencing chemicals.