Essentials of Ultrasound Physics: The Board Review Book

Frank R. Miele

ISBN 10: 1933250135 / ISBN 13: 9781933250137

Published by Pegasus Lectures, Inc., 2008

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Synopsis:

Frank Miele, the highly acclaimed author of Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, 4th Edition, leads you through the key concepts of ultrasound physics in this unique NEW board preparation guide. Each brief chapter begins with a critical concept summary, followed by typical board questions. A thorough explanation is included with each question to not only prepare you for your exam but to improve your command of the subject. By providing an inside look at the key concepts and the test questions most often seen by exam takers, Essentials of Ultrasound Physics: The Board Review Book gives you the edge on your credentialing exam. This paperback book comes with 15 AMA/PRA Category 1 CMEs! AMA/PRA Category 1 CMEs are accepted by both ARDMS and CCI. Table of Contents: Introduction, Chapter One Developing a Test-Taking Strategy, Chapter Two Sound and Waves, Chapter Three Interactions with the Body (Attenuation) and Contrast, Chapter Four Timing and Pulsed Operation (PW) and Bioeffects, Chapter Five Transducers and Image Formats, Chapter Six System Controls and Imaging, Chapter Seven Doppler Theory and Application, Chapter Eight, Imaging Artifacts, Chapter Nine Bioeffects, Chapter Ten Quality Assurance, Chapter Eleven Hemodynamics, Appendix A Mathematics, Appendix B Ultrasound Assumptions and Related Artifacts, Appendix C Table of Acoustic Values, Appendix D Exam Formats, Appendix E Index, Appendix F CME Materials, Appendix G Variables Appendix H Equations.

About the Author: Frank graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a triple major in physics, mathematics, and engineering. While at Dartmouth, he was a Proctor Scholar and received citations for academic excellence in comparative literature, atomic physics and quantum mechanics, and real analysis. After co-teaching a course in digital electronics at Dartmouth, Frank was a research and design engineer and project leader, designing ultrasound equipment and electronics for more than ten years. Frank has been the vice president of R&D and chief scientist for a medical device company. As a designer of ultrasound, he has lectured across the country to sonographers, physicians, engineers, and students. Frank is the author of Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, 4th Edition, produced multiple educational videos, created the patented Pegasus ExamSim Suite series and the analysis algorithm method and apparatus for evaluating educational performance. He has also serves on the faculty for the Society of Vascular Technology and is credited with several ultrasound and medical device patents, trade secrets, and publications.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Essentials of Ultrasound Physics: The Board ...
Publisher: Pegasus Lectures, Inc.
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good