38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It really is about ultrasound physics..., Mar 22 2002
By Donald P. Ridgway "Delta f" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Understanding Ultrasound Physics: Fundamentals and Exam Review (Hardcover)
First, we have used this concise and understandable text in our cardiovascular technology program for some years, and recommend it for sonographers readying themselves for the registry exam.
Second, in response to the rather fussy reviewer from Hawaii, those of us in this field who use ultrasound for diagnostic studies take an exam called "Physics" to obtain certification. The book is meant to help those people to prepare for that exam. Therefore, the title is pretty much right on the money.
I usually advise students (and others preparing for the exam) to use the Edelman text along with another ultrasound physics text, such as the Kremkau or Zagzebski, in order to nail all of the test-taker's blind spots.
NOTE! Some rascals are selling the OLD 2nd edition of this text, the purple one, for absurdly high prices. Get the 3rd edition, the bronze one, which is vastly improved over the older one, and brand new it will cost less than these grossly inflated prices. All respect to Sid Edelman, that one is okay, but not a collector's item.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent basic physics for ultrasonographers, July 29 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Understanding Ultrasound Physics: Fundamentals and Exam Review (Hardcover)
I used this book for my physics class during ultrasound training......I found it an excellent book for the basic, up front, ultrasound physics. Lots of pictures and illustrations to help with understanding each concept. Review questions are at the end of each chapter as well as at the end of the book.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best presentation of basic medical ultrasound physics., Sep 8 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Understanding Ultrasound Physics: Fundamentals and Exam Review (Hardcover)
Excellant pre-study for the ARDMS registry and is very applicable to the real world of scanning. A must book for the study of ultrasonography physics.