Written for health practitioners and students new to medical ultrasound, this book provides all the basic physics and technological knowledge they need in order to practise ultrasound effectively, including safety aspects of ultrasound, quality assurance and the latest techniques and developments.

• Multiple choice questions for self-assessment and as a revision aid
• Chapter on terminology with explanatory paragraphs of words and phrases used in diagnostic ultrasound
• Troubleshooting guide - common problems and their solutions explored