Title | Essentials of Medical Ultrasound [electronic resource] : A Practical Introduction to the Principles, Techniques, and Biomedical Applications / edited by Michael H. Repacholi, Deirdre A. Benwell |
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Imprint | Totowa, NJ : Humana Press, 1982 |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5805-6 |
Descript | XVI, 330 p. online resource |
1 Physical Characteristics of Ultrasound -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Acoustic Waves -- 3. Parameters on an Ultrasonic Wave -- 4. Ultrasonic Transducers -- 5. Characteristics of Ultrasound Beams -- 6. Reflection and Refraction -- 7. Absorption and Scattering -- 8. Conclusion -- Appendix: Mathematical Derivations of Physical Characteristics -- References -- 2 Biophysical Mechanisms of Ultrasound -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Thermal Mechanism -- 3. Stress Mechanisms -- 4. Cavitation -- 5. Conclusions -- References -- 3 Ultrasonic Measurement Techniques and Equipment Output Levels -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Measurement Parameters -- 3. Techniques and Instrumentation -- 4. Ultrasound Equipment Output Levels -- References -- 4 Selected Biological Effects of Ultrasound -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Whole-Body Radiation -- 3. Tissues and Organs -- 4. Cells and Microorganisms -- 5. Biomacromolecules and Their Assemblages -- 6. Concluding Remarks -- 7. Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Clinical Applications of Diagnostic Ultrasound -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Head -- 3. Neck -- 4. Chest -- 5. Abdomen -- 6. Pelvis -- 7. Extremities -- 8. Conclusion -- 6 Ultrasound Therapy -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Therapeutic Devices and the Ultrasound Field -- 3. Quality Assurance and Standards -- 4. Ultrasound Transmission and Absorption in Biological Materials -- 5. Applications of Therapeutic Ultrasound -- 6. Minimizing Operator and Patient Exposure -- 7. Contraindications for the Application of Ultrasound in Therapy -- 8. Summary -- References -- 7 Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Ultrasound -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Description of Equipment Displays -- 3. Equipment Operation -- 4. Routine Preventive Maintenance -- 5. System Performance and Testing -- 6. Routine Performance Tests -- Performance Test Worksheets -- 7. Summary -- Sample Service Logs -- References -- Bibliography: Selected Quality Assurance Publications -- 8 Ultrasound Standards: Regulations and Guidelines -- 1. Philosophy of Developing Standards -- 2. Biological Effects -- 3. Types of Standards -- 4. Device or Emission Standards -- 5. Safe-Use Guidelines and Education -- 6. International Activities -- 7. National Standards -- 8. Summary -- References -- Glossary of Ultrasound Terminology