Introduction To Sonography And Patient Care 2Ed (Pb 2021) by Steven M. Penny
Steven M. Penny . Unknown Year . English
Master the sonography content and skills you need to prepare for, and succeed in, your specialized career! Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care, 2nd Edition, provides essential information and real-world applicable content, bridging the gap between didactic and clinical training. An easy-to-understand writing style and logically organized format take you step by step through each aspect of this dynamic, rewarding, and continually evolving imaging specialty. Features an all-new, full-color format throughout.Covers new topics such as diversity, learning styles and strength identification, stress management, resume construction and interview tips, and critical thinking skills; and contains more information on emotional intelligence, vascular and echocardiography, musculoskeletal sonography, and the neonatal brain.Mirrors JRC-DMS standards throughout, includes clinical applications in every chapter, and provides case studies online―all designed to prepare you for the rest of your training program, certification, clinical practice, and beyond. Emphasizes the obligation for compassionate patient care as you move toward your goal of becoming a certified professional diagnostic sonographer.Includes topics often omitted in other texts, such as basic physics principles, instrumentation, knobology, patient positioning, professionalism and work ethic, equipment care, quality assurance, and legal essentials.Features helpful appendices covering medical terminology, English-to-Spanish phrases, patient care procedures, and more.Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
Categories: Creative Thinking / Creativity
About the Author
Steven M. Penny, born in New Bern, North Carolina, is the author of 10 best-selling diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound) textbooks. As of December 2024, three of his books have been International Best-Sellers, and 8 have been National Best-Sellers. His latest book is a pocket protocol and anatomy book for OB/GYN ultrasound which published in January of 2025. Mr. Penny's latest ultrasound registry review book, published in 2022, is consistently ranked the #1 best-selling book in Ultrasonography on Amazon. This book is the 3rd edition of his exceedingly popular Abdomen and OBGYN registry review book. He published a pocket anatomy book (Doody's Core Title) for abdominal and small-part ultrasound in 2019. The second edition of his Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care book was published in March 2020. It is often regarded as the best introductory book (Doody's Core Title) for the sonography profession, and consequently, it has been adopted by sonography programs all over the United States. In addition, Mr. Penny is the author of 17 peer-reviewed medical journal articles, with topics including neurosonology, pediatric sonography, abdominal imaging, pathology, obstetrics, education, leadership, and patient care. His ultrasound registry review books have helped many individuals prepare for the diagnostic medical sonography certification examinations offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Steven is currently the Director of the Sonography Programs at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, North Carolina. He resides in Garner, North Carolina with his wife and two kids. Mr. Penny is a registered radiographer and sonographer. His specialties in sonography include Abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatric Sonography (ARDMS). He is a graduate of Liberty University with a master's degree in Leadership.
