This is a comprehensive, up-to-date clinical textbook on the bioeffects and safety of diagnostic ultrasound in obstetrics. It is an authoritative and detailed work, but free of technical jargon and formulas. In thirteen chapters by respected authorities from the United States, England, and Australia, it presents a well defined, logical progression of clinically relevant information beginning with a description of the ultrasound output of modern equipment. It describes the biological effects that can be produced, including the effects of ultrasound exposure on fetal development, sensitivity to diagnostic ultrasound, cavitation produced by diagnostic pulses, echocontrast agents, and acoustic streaming and radiation pressure in diagnostic applications. It also analyzes the latest clinical risk-benefit studies, cost effectiveness, and safety regulations, recommendations, and guidelines. It is unquestionably today's definitive textbook authority on safety in diagnostic ultrasound. In cludes bibliographic references and index.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CRC Press LLC
ISBN-10
1850706468
ISBN-13
9781850706465
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1053588
Product Key Features
Author
G. Kossoff
Publication Name
Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
158 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.3in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7.7in
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rg527.5.U48s24 1998
Table of Content
Introduction and overview. Acoustic parameters used to describe diagnostic ultrasound exposures. Acoustic output of modern ultrasound equipment: is it increasing? Can diagnostic ultrasound heat tissue and cause biological effects? Effects of ultrasound exposure on fetal development in animal models. Sensitivity to diagnostic ultrasound in obstetrics. Cavitation produced by diagnostic pulses: can it occur in vivo? Echocontrast agents: what are the risks? Acoustic streaming and radiation pressure in diagnostic applications: what are the implications? Studies and ultrasound safety in humans: clinical benefit versus risk. Cost-effectiveness of routine ultrasound in pregnancy. Regulations, recommendations and safety guidelines. Take home messages. Index.
Copyright Date
2004
Topic
Reproductive Medicine & Technology, Health Care Delivery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Diagnostic Imaging / Ultrasonography