Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 5th Edition
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M. Robert deJong
Date of Publication: 10/2025
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Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, Fifth Edition, prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and ev ...view more
Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, Fifth Edition, prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, defines important terminology, and provides proven study techniques such as note-taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. The second section prepares you for the clinical environment, covering topics from the sonography perspective such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Additionally, Survival Skills throughout the text seek to build your problem-solving skills to help you adjust both academically and in the clinical setting.
Providing a solid foundation in sonography, Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, Fifth Edition, prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, defines important terminology, and provides proven study techniques such as note-taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. The second section prepares you for the clinical environment, covering topics from the sonography perspective such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Additionally, Survival Skills throughout the text seek to build your problem-solving skills to help you adjust both academically and in the clinical setting.
Key Features
NEW!Coverage of aseptic and non-aseptic infection control techniques prepares you to safely work with patients in the clinical environment
NEW! Critical thinking Survival Skills boxes help you adjust your problem-solving skills both academically and in the clinical setting
NEW! Expanded accreditation section guides you through the full process in detail
NEW! Review questions on the companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding and retention of key concepts
JRC-DMS content keeps you up to date on the latest standards
Step-by-step presentation of patient care in a sonography setting teaches you how to perform basic medical techniques and interact with patients
Safety Issues chapter explains how to scan with proper scanning technique and posture to avoid repetitive-motion musculoskeletal injuries
Objectives and key terms introduce each chapter’s most important content
Note boxes offer valuable information on applying concepts to the clinical setting
Chapter summaries simplify study and review by recapping the most important points
Glossary of Spanish phrases covers common instructions for better communication with patients who speak Spanish as their first language
HIPAA information provides the knowledge needed to comply with federal privacy laws
Author Information
By M. Robert deJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS, Radiology Technical Manager - Ultrasound, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Part One: Essentials of Sonography 1. History of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2. What Exactly is a Sonographer? 3. Life as a Sonography Student 4. Being a Sonographer: It’s More Than Scanning 5. The Magic Behind Creating the Sonographic Image 6. Taking Care of Our Bodies and Mind 7. It’s All About the Patient 8. Customer Service for the Sonographer 9. Communication, Listening and Critical Thinking 10. Understanding Culture and Diversity 11. The Grieving Patient 12. Understanding Vital Signs 13. Dealing With Lines, Catheters, Tubes and Other Patient Care Needs 14. Patient and Sonographer Safety
Part Two: Essentials of Patient Care 15. Infection Prevention and the Sonographer 16. Portable Exams and Isolation Rooms 17. Ultrasound Guided Biopsies and Procedures 18. Ethics as Related to Sonography 19. I Can Be Sued? — Understanding Patient’s Rights and Legal Issues 20. Preparing for an Interview 21. Life Post-Graduation — You’re Finally a Sonographer! 22. Sonography: Job or Profession? The Sonographer’s Career Ladder 23. What Does the Future of Sonography Look Like?
https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/craigs-essentials-of-sonography-and-patient-care-9780323828581.html329727Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Carehttps://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/generic_item_image_123x160_1_1.png59.1973.99GBPInStock/Health Professions/Radiography100761745310036Providing a solid foundation in sonography, <b>Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, Fifth Edition,</b> prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, defines important terminology, and provides proven study techniques such as note-taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. The second section prepares you for the clinical environment, covering topics from the sonography perspective such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Additionally, <i>Survival Skills</i> throughout the text seek to build your problem-solving skills to help you adjust both academically and in the clinical setting. Providing a solid foundation in sonography, <b>Craig’s Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, Fifth Edition,</b> prepares you to succeed in the classroom and in practice. Divided into two parts, this updated text first describes the origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography, defines important terminology, and provides proven study techniques such as note-taking, effective listening, and test-taking strategies. The second section prepares you for the clinical environment, covering topics from the sonography perspective such as taking a patient's vital signs, safety considerations, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control, emergency procedures, and assisting patients with special needs. Additionally, <i>Survival Skills</i> throughout the text seek to build your problem-solving skills to help you adjust both academically and in the clinical setting.00add-to-cart97803238285812025ProfessionalBy M. Robert deJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS20265Book191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")Saunders41613 Oct 2025NOT YET PUBLISHED Expected Release Date:%1By <STRONG>M. Robert deJong</STRONG>, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS, Radiology Technical Manager - Ultrasound, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USABooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
