Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound

Sep 16th, 2013Sep 18th, 2013

Houston, TX

US

https://www.aheconline.com

The presentation of the basic ultrasound techniques involved in completing an abdominal ultrasound series and general handling of the ultrasound device.

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