Radiography in Veterinary Technology
2nd Edition
Published on 1. October 1998
Book
Hardback
338 pages
978-0-7216-7552-7 (ISBN)
Description
A step-by-step guide to radiographic theory and positioning, this text covers areas from patient handling, preparation and positioning to technical evaluation. The text explains how to position patients, evaluate the radiograph, identify artefacts, perform quality control tests on radiographic and darkroom equipment and perform special procedures using contrast media. There is a new chapter on alternate imaging technology encompassing topics such as ultrasound, nuclear imaging and computed tomography.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of last edition: "Well-organized...Well-illustrated...Will be a valuable addition to any veterinary medical library." -JAVMA "A welcome addition to the reference literature." -Vet TechnologyMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
495 ills
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
1271 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-7552-7 (9780721675527)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Lisa M. Lavin
Radiography in Veterinary Technology
Book
05/1994
Saunders
€37.14
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Content
X-Ray Production. Anatomy of the X-Ray Machine. Radiation Safety. Exposure Factors. Radiographic Quality. Image Receptors. Film Processing. Radiographic Technique Evaluation. Developing a Technique Chart. Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Technical Artifacts and Errors: Case Studies. General Principles of Positioning. Small Animal Forelimb. Small Animal Pelvis and Hind Limb. Small Animal Skull. Small Animal Spine. Small Animal Soft Tissue. Special Procedures. Large Animal Radiography. Avian and Exotic Radiography. Alternate Imaging. Index.