(384 pages)

ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins released: 2007-09-01 ISBN: 1582555648 $37.50

This book is very informative. I learned a lot from and you can keep picking it up and reviewing small or large segments without getting lost.Good for getting little hints on how to remember drugs or anatomy or waves that go together.

I first purchased the 2nd Edition eight years ago, and when I was asked to teach a Basic Dysrhythmia Course at work, I found out that there was a 4th Edition. I just had to get this edition, the pictures and information in the book is basic enough for license staff and future telementary techs. No one gets lost reading this book, and it supplements what I am teaching.
Thank you for the 4th Edition.
Denise

I am in the medical profession but not a nurse or doctor. ECG Interpretation made Incredibly Easy is just that. Simple english explanations with good graphics for simple understanding of what the basic squiggly lines mean. I wasn't interested in diagnosing just interpreting what the strip meant to my treatments of a patient in cargiac rehab. This book suited that purpose.

These are the best nursing books... I have quite a few of them and they are wonderful. They make it easy for the busy nurse to review and understand the content... Excellent books....

I'm a second year RN student and I bought this book to help me better understand my ECG material. I'm planning on working ICU when I graduate; I really wanted to get a firm understanding of this content now so it will be easier to study for my ACLS in a year. This book starts from the ground up explaining the A&P needed, showing you what a normal rhythm looks like and what the components of the ecg are and what they mean physiologically. Then it gets into different dysrhythmias, explaining each one in a very straight-forward manner.

As far as one user complaining that the tracings aren't big enough... they are intended to show you the intricacies of the rhythm and spotlight areas of the strip where you'll see the indicated abnormalities... they didn't intend for you to bust out your calipers and figure out how many of these dysrhythmias were occurring, times between them, etc... Those things are explained in the text accompanying each strip and explained in great yet easy-to-follow detail.

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about ECG's... especially those planning to get their ACLS.

(413 pages)

Lange Q&A - Radiography Examination (Lange Q&a) by: D.A. Saia publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical released: 2005-12-21 ISBN: 0071441662 $49.95

The #1 Choice for ARRT Exam Preparation!

This book is the easiest, most trusted way to achieve the best score possible on the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Exam for Radiography Certification.

• Includes two comprehensive practice tests reflecting the ARRT test format
• Updated to include Digital Imaging (the most frequently suggested update)
• The companion website, RadReviewEasy.com, is a new and powerful resource for preparing for the ARRT exam; visit site for pricing and subscription terms

This book is perfect for ARRT test prep. Make sure you get the book with the internet access. With the internet, you get to do all the practice tests you need to prepare for the ARRT boards. There are quite a few questions in the book and internet that are verbatim.

I haven't taken the registry exam yet, but for those looking for a good book to review, I recommend this one. I haven't made it through the whole book yet, but there are a lot of questions with such detailed explainations for every section. The questions are difficult, but I have been told by numerous people that these questions are harder than that of the actual ARRT exam. There are questions designated to each section, way more than what the real test will be, but the end of the book contains 2 practice tests combining all of the sections. VERY HELPFUL!

With this book comes free access to an online testing web site. This online, create-your-own exam feature is what got me through the registry test. It allows you to select any number of questions (there are more than 1,400!), from any of the 5 main categories (and the myriad sub-categories), those you've already seen or not seen, or to use only the ones you've previously gotten wrong. And you can use the web site as many times as you need to during your allotted access time (details with the book.) The author was very responsive to my questions when I needed clarification, and there's a link right on the web site making it easy to ask.

Unlike other test-prep resources I've seen, the questions are equal to or HARDER than those on the registry exam! The service tracks your averages in each of the five categories, and reports results for an individual exam upon completion as well as your cumulative average. You can interrupt taking an exam and resume it at another time. And, speaking of time, your test results also include how long it took you to complete your custom-made exam, as well as the average number of seconds per question. The registry exam is timed, so knowing your time in advance can help you focus where you need to.

I could go on, but you've got the picture by now: I can't say enough about the positive contribution this resource made to my success!

This is a great resource!!! I recently took the ARRT board exam in Radiography and I used this prep book to prepare for it. I scored a 98% on the exam. I would recommend this guide to anyone who wants to rock the boards. AsB

I used pretty much just this book to prepare for the Registry exam in 2006. I did every question in it over the 2 weeks before I sat the Registry, and passed it with a score of 97. What more can I say? This is the only prep book you need.

(448 pages)

Radiography PREP Program Review & Exam Preparation by: Dorothy A. Saia publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical released: 2005-09-19 ISBN: 0071441654 $49.46

A High-Yield Summary of the ARRT Exam -- Complete With Outstanding Study Aids!

This resource provides students taking the ARRT certifying exam with a narrative, high-yield summary of what to expect on the exam. In addition, the entire radiography curriculum is covered, making this book an excellent study guide throughout the program.

• Follows the exact organization and format of the ARRT exam
• New 200-question practice test with detailed answers and explanations
• Detailed coverage of digital imaging

This book helped me pass the ARRT Exam. I haven't been in school for a couple of years...plus I went to school overseas. I had the old version of this book but I needed to buy the newer one. It lived up to it's title "Radiography PREP". This book together with the Lange Q&A - Radiography Examination were the only books I needed...now I'm a Registered RT.

Arrived very promptly in perfect condition. great book for review. gives you need to knows for boards.

I would totally recommend this book to anyone who is going to be taking the ARRT registry. It's a great review from the x-ray program. A must have!!

I have been out of school for 32 years and recently needed to renew my ARRT license which I unfortunately had let lapse. I studed this book and the Appleton & Lange review and passed the test with a 90. I highly recommend this book for confidence in taking the registry.

Extremely helpful. Streamlines 2 years worth of information into one book. Passed my boards with a 96!

(1180 pages)

Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology by: Peter W. Callen publisher: Saunders released: 2007-11-28 ISBN: 1416032649 $116.62

Make optimal use of the latest diagnostic and interventional ultrasound applications in your practice! This new edition of the world's best-selling reference on obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guides you through all of the newest ultrasound technologies, enabling you to diagnose problems accurately. The entire book has been radically updated by many new contributors to reflect all of the most recent advances, including greatly expanded information on 3-D ultrasound and the latest generation of ultrasound scanners, as well as significantly increased discussions of gynecologic ultrasound. What's more, over 2,400 digital-quality images - 1,050 in full color - capture the characteristic appearance of a full range of ultrasound findings, and a new full-color format makes reference easier than ever. The result is an essential purchase for everyone who uses ultrasound for fetal and gynecologic diagnosis and treatment.

• Get dependable guidance on any clinical issue or challenge by consulting the world's most popular, trusted reference on ob/gyn ultrasound!
• Obtain optimal results by applying the masterful expertise of world-renowned authority Peter W. Callen, MD, as well as a care of other top specialists on the diagnostic and interventional applications of ultrasound.

• Make optimal use of all of the latest developments, including 3-D ultrasound, the use of the latest generation of ultrasound scanners, the growing role of ultrasound in gynecologic imaging.
• Diagnose with confidence by comparing your imaging findings to more than 2,400 digital-quality images - 1,050 in full color - that depict the complete range of normal and abnormal imaging presentations.
• Locate information more quickly thanks to a new highly templated, full-color format.
• Visualize key anatomic details more clearly with hundreds of medical illustrations redrawn in full color.

As a radiologist who reads quite a number of OB and GYN ultrasound each day, this book is a great reference

I like the book very much. As a student I have difficulties for difficult words. It is a great book for the experts but hard for the students.

This book must be very good. As were the previous editions which showed insight, and deep knowledge of this highly interesting and rapidly changing and popular feild of sonography, requiring frequent updates.

Note that a new edition (#4) has been published (ISBN 0 7216 8132 8). I hope you will have it available very soon, as it is GREAT!

(672 pages)

Appleton & Lange Review for the Ultrasonography Examination (Appleton & Lange Review Book Series) by: Carol A. Krebs, Charles S. Odwin, Arthur C. Fleischer publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical released: 2004-04-02 ISBN: 0071365168 $58.25

The most current, comprehensive question-and-answer review of diagnostic medical sonography for national certification examination preparation. This popular review covers all facets of ultrasound, including basic physics, vascular sonography, ob/gyn, transvaginal, transrectal, adult and pediatric echocardiography, and neurosonography. Includes hundreds of images and 12 pages in full color.

If you are studying for the RDMS test, don't waste your time studying using this book. If you had a good solid core understanding of ultrasound...you will find this book full of errors...it had too many errors that it was sometimes amusing and frustrating at the same time. This book will only confuse you if you are just at the starting point of your studying process. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED.

This book is a great investment for those preparing for the ARDMS Physics boards. It should be used along with a good physics text (such as Edelman's Understanding Ultasound Physics). Appleton and Lange's study guide provides a good REVIEW of physics; however, there is NOT enough material to study to fully prepare students to sit for the boards. The 500+ questions following the study guide provide the opportunity to APPLY knowledge. Explainations for most questions are offered in the answer section.

I found this book a good review for the registry. There are a lot of questions at the end of the book to review the material that is covered.

This book is fantastic.
The only problem is that the whole abdomen review is in one chapter. So, when we have a test on only kidneys I need to go one by one & find only the kidney review questions.
But on a good note, i love that they explain why the answer is "C", for ex.
That's all!

This review book was assigned to my senior ultrasound program in our last quarter of classes. A colleague of mine who is a radiologic technologist had used the A&L RT review book and found it helpful, so my expectations when it was assigned were to be able to learn and to have a good array of review questions.

However, this book seems to be a compendium of outdated information rife with typos that would be hilarious if they were not so frequent. I am finding that working through it is about a 75% waste of time. Who edited this?.... Anyone?...... Anyone?

Another problem is that images are labeled wrong, or not labeled (e.g.: "Name the structure with the arrow on example 5-113," and then there is no arrow. Or worse, the arrow clearly, unmistakably points to the aorta and the answer is IVC.).

The OB/GYN chapters are better than the physics and abdomen chapters; the latter have significant errors in them. My biggest problem is that as a whole these questions require very little critical thinking and are not "pitched" at a level commensurate with what I believe the ARDMS registries require (I will update this review after taking my registries in Mar.-April).

And now, for amusement value, some of the misprints:

"posterior urethral values"
for intussusception, "intersuppection"
"pleura effusion" --- and the list goes on.

For review I would recommend the following books:

Physics:

Physical Principles of General and Vascular Ultrasonography, Jim Baun, BA, RVT, RDMS http://www.jimbaun.com/jimbaunjan05_007.htm

Understanding Ultrasound Physics, Sidney Edelman, 2nd Edition

Abdomen:

Exam Preparation for Diagnostic Ultrasound, Sanderson/Dolk/Miner

Abdomen & OB/GYN:

Clinical Guide to Ultrasound, Charlotte Hennigsen.

(360 pages)

Exam Preparation for Diagnostic Ultrasound: Abdomen and OB/GYN (Lippincott's Review Series) by: Roger C Sanders, Jann Dolk, Nancy Smith Miner publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins released: 2001-09-15 ISBN: 0781717787 $66.80

This book REALLY prepared me for the exam. I purchased it less than 3 weeks prior to taking the exam and I PASSED on the 1st try! :) You will find the mock exams to be extremely helpful and ALOT like the actual exam. **hint hint**

I purchased this book after failing the Abdomen registry twice and this was definitely a godsend. The review CD was very helpful and a lot of the registry questions are on the mock exams they provide you with. They also divided the mock exam by each subject (liver, biliary tee, etc.) so you can find out what your weak subject is. Highly recommended!

It is an excelent book to review for RDMS exam.

THIS BOOK WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL. I AM IN US SCHOOL SO I USED IT TO STUDY FOR MY COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMS. VERY GOOD!

The text was easy to read with excellent pointers on how to pass the registry and explanations to questions.

I particular liked the CD version of it, with the excellent quality pictures and clinical history that accompanied the questions.

I Passed The Abdomen sono on first attempt and I am now registered. Moving on to the OB/GYN section!

Silver Spring, MD

(752 pages)

Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography(Fifth Edition) by: William Zwiebel, John Pellerito publisher: Saunders released: 2004-12-10 ISBN: 0721606318 $95.54

Here's the 5th Edition of the classic textbook on vascular ultrasoundthoroughly updated to include a new, full-color format, a new co-editor, a new team of contributors, and cutting-edge diagnostic procedures. Five well-organized sections span nearly the entire spectrum of arterial and venous ultrasound, progressing from basic concepts and instrumentation, through cerebral vessels, extremity arteries, and extremity veins, to abdominal vessels, and the pelvis. This 5th Edition also features brand-new coverage of cerebrovascular arteries, peripheral arteries, intravascular techniques, and much more.

• Organizes each section by clinical rationale, anatomy, examination technique, findings, and interpretation for easy reference.
  
• Details all aspects of ultrasound vascular diagnosis, including peripheral veins and arteries, carotid and vertebral arteries,
  abdominal vessels, and transcranial Doppler.
  
• Offers chapters on physiological diagnostic techniques, such as plethysmography, segmental pressure examination,
  ankle brachial index, and more.
  
• Includes numerous tables that conveniently display examination protocols, normal values, diagnostic parameters, and
  ultrasound findings for selected conditions.
  
Illustrates important techniques with hundreds of lavish line drawings and clinical ultrasound examples.

• Covers all currently used methods of noninvasive vascular diagnosis in a concise, easy-to-read manner.
  
• Offers substantially revised chapters on the management of cerebrovascular and extremity venous disease, assessment
  of carotid stenosis, vertebral and intracranial arteries, and upper occlusive disease.
  
• Incorporates many more color Doppler pictures and anatomic diagrams.
  
• Provides brand-new chapters and discussions on ultrasound assessment.
  
• Features new contributing authors who are widely recognized experts in their fields.

It's one of those books you must read. It's simple and fast to read. You find all the basic information about the most common topics on vascular sonography and how to solve the day by day challenges you'll find in your routine. Best buy for beginners.

Simple and efficient, with topics about almost everything in Doppler's world. A clear text and very well organized.

A textbook providing a simple and wide view of basic vascular ultrasonography

This new 5th edition is an improvement on an already excellent text on vascular sonography. Some tests are heavy on very detailed, hard-to-grasp, very long-winded theory that seem to be aimed at physicists. Still others are intentionally simplistic in an attempt to convey the basic issues, while unfortunately,
omitting so much you will need different text to fill in blanks.
Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography has the nearly perfect balance of detailed but understandable theory, and a wonderful library of excellent pictures and illustrations strategically placed in all the appropriate places. This one is a gem.

This is a very thorough text on vascular sonography. Covers all apsects of vascular from peripheral to abdominal. Explains hemodynamics of blood flow and pathology. Excellent text to study for the boards and use in clinical practice.

(624 pages)

Ultrasound: The Requisites (Requisites in Radiology) by: William D. Middleton, Alfred B. Kurtz publisher: Mosby released: 2003-12-31 ISBN: 0323017029 $89.89

This new volume in the popular Radiology Requisites series efficiently presents all of the core knowledge in general, vascular, and obstetric/gynecologic ultrasound. It covers everything from basic principles through state-of-the-art tech-niques, with a focus on the specific information needed to pass the boards and practice radiology. Concise but compre-hensive, it is extremely easy to read, with abundant charts and lists to summarize important facts at a glance.

• Displays a full range of images for each type of abnormality, helping readers to recognize the range of sonographic findings.
  
• Covers both general & vascular with obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, for convenient "one-stop" reference.
  
• Offers an organization that parallels Ultrasound: Case Review, making it easy for readers to practice applying the information they've learned.

• Offers new chapters on Practical Physics · Lower Genitourinary · General Abdomen · Neck & Chest · and Extremities, covering the latest ultrasound topics and techniques.
  
• Presents new discussions of nuchal translucency, cystic adenomatoid malformation, and ectopic pregnancy in the obstetrics and gynecology chapters.
  
• Features almost completely new images148 now in full colorall captured with state-of-the-art equipment for optimal clarity.

I'm a 1st year radiology resident. This book is a good balance between time spent and knowledge obtained for a busy resident. Totally recommended as a first read before entering U/S rotation. However, coverage of vascular ultrasonography is minimal- so after mastering this your next logical step would be Zwiebel's book. Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography(Fifth Edition)

Great book that cover general and obstetric ultrasound in a concise way.
Highly recommended.

I found myself reading this book when I had some free time at work, before I bought my own. It covers Abdomen and OB-GYN, so you dont need another book. For a textbook, its easy to read and the pictures are fantastic, so you know when you see it on your patient. I sold my other text books because I acutally read this one and refer to it. I love this book!!!

I am a second year radiology resident. I just completed my first US rotation. I used this book and thought it was great. It has nice pictures and a well-put-together text. All in all, I highly recommend it. One of the best of the Requisites series!

This is an excellent reference book with beautiful images of normal anatomy as well as pathology. It is very comprehensive with General as well as OB-Gyn coverage. My only disappointment was that it did not contain any pediatric ultrasound chapters.

(768 pages)

Pocket Protocols for Ultrasound Scanning, 2nd Edition by: Betty Bates Tempkin publisher: Saunders released: 2007-02-13 ISBN: 1416031014 $55.76

Using a flip-card format, this compact guide provides protocols that take the guesswork out of image documentation. These comprehensive protocols follow the imaging guidelines of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and include a universal method for documenting any type of pathology. Examples of the required images for the physician's diagnostic interpretation are included. Documentation specifics are provided for full and limited abdominal studies, gynecological and obstetric exams, and prostate evaluations. Also provided are protocols for small parts, vascular system, and echocardiography.

• Flip-card format with spiral binding allows the book to sit upright close to the console, so sonographer can easily flip pages while scanning to be sure that correct protocols are followed.
• Step-by-step instructions describe criteria for each ultrasound study, then provide examples of each scan that should be obtained to complete the study.
• Protocols follow guidelines provided by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the organization that sets sonography policies, practice standards, safety procedures, and performance guidelines.
• Detailed line drawings accompany most sonograms, clarifying the structures shown on the diagnostic image.
• Over 1,200 images and drawings are provided, including images with accompanying drawings for every AIUM-approved protocol offering a visual step-by-step scanning approach to the performance of scans and image documentation for physician diagnostic interpretation.

• New images are added to complete the scanning protocols approved by the AIUM.

great book for all sonographers. Clear pictures, quick references. I highly recommend it to anyone, from students to experienced techs.

I liked the first edition, eventhough there were a lot of images that were repeated over and over again(I would give it 4 stars- there are no other books like this that shows all the protocols you need, so I'll give the author credit for that). I bought the new one only to find myself looking at an identical book. There were hardly any added images in the second edition and it's not worth getting. My advice, stick to the first edition if you already have it. Buy the second edition "only" if you don't have the first edition.

I recently graduated from the Florida Institute of Ultrasound. I desperatly needed some help in my new job remembering protocols, measurements, and how my images should appear before turning them in to the radiologist. This book has been a life saver! It's easy reference markers allows me to quickly find the subject I need, review protocol, and still have the patient out without prolonging the exam. A must have for new graduates.

(750 pages)

Clinical Sonography: A Practical Guide (Clinical Sonography: A Practical Guide (Sanders)) by: Roger C Sanders, Tom C Winter publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins released: 2006-10-01 ISBN: 0781748690 $78.26

The products I oredered for over one month. I did not get it yet. It may be lost although I have paid last month.

Great practical guide, especially for intership/first years of practice. Great pictures, clear, consise explanation. Would recommend it for beginners.

I am currently enrolled in my first ultrasound class. I think the writers needs to expand on the subjects. The Key Words section doesn't do a good job of defining the words. I've been searching all over the internet trying to get some clarity. Their are words in this book that cannot be found in other dictionaries. I don't think this is a beginners book.

mcp

I use and recommend this book as the core course for my ultrasound trainee doctors. Dr. Fazeel-uz-Zaman City Ultrasound Institute, Abbottabad, Pakistan.