This is the first full-color book written as a clinical vascular sonography text for the laboratory portion of a sonography and vascular sonography program or for practicing sonographers. Practical Vascular Technology is an image and feature-rich textbook and reference clearly illustrating the procedures and principles associated with applied vascular sonography. Each chapter includes thoroughly illustrated sections on patient and equipment preparation, the testing sequence, typical results of the test, and interpretation of test results.
A companion website includes clinical case studies and a student quiz bank.
ISBN/ISSN
9781582558097
Product Format
Hardcover Spiralbound Book
Trim Size
8.375 x 10.875
Pages
336
Illustration
500
Table
8
Publication Date
February 17, 2010
Weight
1.3
Nathalie Garbani MS, RVT
Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Health Science, Vascular Sonography, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Introduction/Foreword
Table of Contents
General Diagrams of Anatomy
General Diagram of Steps in Diagnosis
Part I: HEAD AND NECK
Chapter 1: Testing the Intracranial Circulation
General Concepts
Transcranial Doppler
Transcranial Duplex
Summative Tips
Chapter 2: Testing the Extracranial Circulation
General Concepts
Extracranial Carotid Duplex
Summative Tips
General Concepts
Examination of Jugular Venous System
Summative Tips
Part II: UPPER EXTREMITIES
Chapter 3: Testing the Peripheral Arterial System
General Concepts
Physiologic Testing
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Chapter 4: Testing the Peripheral Venous System
General Concepts
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Part III: ABDOMEN
Chapter 5: Testing the Aorta
General Concepts
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Chapter 6: Testing the Mesenteric System
General Concepts
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Chapter 7: Testing the Renal System
General Concepts
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Part IV: LOWER EXTREMITIES & PELVIS
Chapter 8: Testing the Peripheral Arterial System
General Concepts
Physiologic Testing
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Chapter 9: Testing the Peripheral Venous System
General Concepts
Physiologic Testing
Duplex Ultrasound
Summative Tips
Chapter 10: Testing the Pelvic Vasculature
General Concepts
Testing Iliac Problems
Testing Vascular Erectile Dysfunction
Summative Tips
APPENDICES
Pathologies
List of Resources
-- Chapter Features include:
Chapter Objectives
Protocol Algorithms help students determine which tests to perform.
Tips for specific procedures
The Test Preparation section demonstrates how to prepare the patient and the equipment for testing.
The Testing Sequence includes a series of photos showing the steps taken to complete the test.
Results of Test includes scans with typical results of the test previously described.
The Interpretation section guides students on how to interpret the test results.
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