Radiography in Veterinary Technology
4th Edition
Published on 1. July 2006
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-4160-3189-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, students, and veterinary practice application, this text is a complete and practical guide to producing consistently superior radiographic images. It covers the physics of radiography, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. Its concise, step-by-step approach discusses everything from patient preparation, handling, and positioning to technical evaluation of the finished product.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 500 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4160-3189-5 (9781416031895)
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Content
Part One Radiographic Theory and Equipment 1. X-ray production 2. Anatomy of the x-ray machine 3. Radiation safety 4. Exposure factors 5. Radiographic quality 6. Image receptors 7. Film processing 8. Radiographic technique evaluation 9. Developing a technique chart 10. Quality assurance/quality control 11. Technical artifacts and errors: case studies Part Two Radiographic Positioning 12. General principles of positioning 13. Small animal forelimb 14. Small animal pelvis and hind limb 15. Small animal skull 16. Small animal spine 17. Small animal soft tissue 18. Special procedures 19. Large animal radiography 20. Avian and exotic radiography 21. Alternative imaging technologies 22. Digital veterinary radiography NEW!