TY  - BOOK
ED  - WHO Scientific Group on the Future Use of New Imaging Technologies in Developing Countries
ED  - World Health Organization
TI  - Future use of new imaging technologies in developing countries : report of a WHO scientific group, meeting held in Geneva from 24 September to 1 October 1984
T2  - World Health Organization technical report series ; no. 723
SN  - 924120723X
U1  - 100 SD:610.621 
PY  - 1985///
CY  - Geneva
PB  - World Health Organization
KW  - Ultrasonography
KW  - Tomography, X-Ray Computed
KW  - Developing Countries
KW  - Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Technology
N1  - 1. General Introduction -- 2. Ultrasound -- 3. Computed tomography -- 4. Clinical indications -- 5. Summary of recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References
N2  - An expert guide for developing countries contemplating the introduction and use of diagnostic ultrasound or computed tomography. Sensitive to the needs and priorities of developing countries, the book helps planners assess these new technologies in terms of technical requirements, initial costs, ongoing running expenses, demands on manpower resources, and the advantages and disadvantages for the patient. Incorporating well over 300 references, the book also discusses the specific clinical applications where use of ultrasound or computed tomography can bring a substantial improvement in diagnostic results or safety and comfort for the patient
ER  -