Penny, Steven M.
Introduction to sonography and patient care / Steven M. Penny. - Second edition. - xxiv, 480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Previous edition: Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foundations for the sonography student --
The sonographer : a closer look --
Historical, current, and future applications of ultrasound in medicine --
Professional environment, leadership, and career establishment --
Ergonomics and the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders --
Ethics and professionalism --
Legal essentials and patient rights --
Basic principles and knobology --
Communication, diversity, and cultural awareness --
Fundamental patient care --
Medical emergencies --
Infection control for the sonographer --
Invasive procedures and surgical asepsis --
Sonographic examinations and guidelines.
"Provides essential information and real-world applicable content, bridging the gap between didactic and clinical training. An easy-to-understand writing style and logically organized format take you step by step through each aspect of this dynamic, rewarding, and continually evolving imaging specialty." -- Back cover.
College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Text in English
9781975120108 (pbk)
Sonography.
Patient Care.
616.07543 P38 2021
Introduction to sonography and patient care / Steven M. Penny. - Second edition. - xxiv, 480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Previous edition: Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2016.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foundations for the sonography student --
The sonographer : a closer look --
Historical, current, and future applications of ultrasound in medicine --
Professional environment, leadership, and career establishment --
Ergonomics and the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders --
Ethics and professionalism --
Legal essentials and patient rights --
Basic principles and knobology --
Communication, diversity, and cultural awareness --
Fundamental patient care --
Medical emergencies --
Infection control for the sonographer --
Invasive procedures and surgical asepsis --
Sonographic examinations and guidelines.
"Provides essential information and real-world applicable content, bridging the gap between didactic and clinical training. An easy-to-understand writing style and logically organized format take you step by step through each aspect of this dynamic, rewarding, and continually evolving imaging specialty." -- Back cover.
College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Text in English
9781975120108 (pbk)
Sonography.
Patient Care.
616.07543 P38 2021
