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Informationen zum Autor Haleema Rauf is a Sonography Canada® registered generalist and vascular sonographer. She is also a member of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), credentialled in multiple sonography specialties. The scope of her scanning experience includes general, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatric, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound. With her 25 years of experience in clinical sonography, she has provided hands-on training to students, sonographers, nurses and physicians in clinical settings and educational institutions. She currently works as a Sonography Consultant, helping clients improve their sonography protocols and clinical excellence. Leonardo Faundez is a registered Canadian diagnostic medical sonographer with 27 years of experience in the ultrasound field. He is a member of Sonography Canada® and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), credentialled in multiple sonography specialties. He has worked as a sonographer, educator, entrepreneur, and lecturer, and currently focuses on sharing his expertise by offering engaging ultrasound education online and on-site. Leonardo received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from Sonography Canada®. This award recognizes a Canadian sonographer for their exceptional leadership, service and passion for excellence in sonography. Klappentext Practical guidance and expert insights into ultrasound scanning for the abdomen and male pelvis Ultrasound Scanning Guide for the Abdomen and Male Pelvis delivers a structured foundation in scanning techniques for abdominal and male pelvic ultrasound. It introduces key concepts such as scanning windows and transducer placement, then builds towards practical application in clinical settings. With over two decades of experience in teaching hospitals, outpatient clinics, and educational environments, the authors offer: Scanning techniques and tips for identifying anatomical windows and internal structures Tables detailing scan planes, transducer manipulation technique, and corresponding ultrasound images Examples of ultrasound images and orientation diagrams throughout each chapter This essential guide supports sonographers, sonography students, physicians, residents, medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in mastering abdominal and male pelvic ultrasound scanning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgements List of abbreviations 1. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1. Common Terminology Used in this Guidebook 1.2. Abbreviations Used in this Guidebook 1.3. Probe Orientation and Image Display Markers 1.4. Scan Plane Directions 1.5. The Relationship between the Sagittal and Transverse Scanning Planes 1.5.1. Sagittal Plane 1.5.2. Transverse Plane 1.5.3. Oblique Scan Planes 1.6. Annotations or Image Labelling 1.7. Transducer Manipulation Techniques 1.8. Transducer Placement on the Patient's Skin and Corresponding Orientation in the Field of View 1.9. Clockface Symbols 1.10. Guidebook Chapters 1.10.1. Window Diagrams 1.10.2. Scanning Tables 1.10.3. Ultrasound Images 1.11. Transducers and Transducer Frequency 1.12. Image Optimization 1.13. Ergonomics 1.14. Patient Preparation and Care 1.15. Using this guidebook 2. Chapter 2: Renal Ultrasound 2.1. Window Diagrams: Common Windows Used for Renal Ultrasound 2.2. Scanning Table for the Right Kidney ...
