The definitive text in sonographic scanning covering abdominal, vascular obstetrics, gynecology, thyroid, other small parts, and more has been completely updated and revised in this excellent 2nd Edition! This text offers a comprehensive compilation of step-by-step sonography protocols using AIUM guidelines specifying organ location, anatomy, physiology, sonographic appearance, normal variants, patient prep and position, transducer choices and survey method, as well as required images and image labeling. The 2nd Edition features protocols for full and limited studies and new chapters on pediatric and adult echocardiography.