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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-101437703364

ISBN-139781437703368

eBay Product ID (ePID)77875046

Product Key Features

Number of Pages592 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameRadiographic Image Analysis

Publication Year2010

SubjectDiagnostic Imaging / Radiography, Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorKathy Mcquillen Martensen

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-046752

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.07/572

Table Of Content1. Guidelines for Image Analysis 2. Digital Radiography NEW! 3. Image Analysis of the Chest and Abdomen 4. Image Analysis of the Upper Extremity 5. Image Analysis of the Shoulder 6. Image Analysis of the Lower Extremity 7. Image Analysis of the Hip and Pelvis 8. Image Analysis of the Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae 9. Image Analysis of the Lumbar Vertebrae, Sacrum, and Coccyx 10. Image Analysis of the Sternum and Ribs 11. Image Analysis of the Cranium 12. Image Analysis of the Digestive System Bibliography Glossary NEW!

SynopsisThis comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images. Chapter outlines give you an at-a-glance summary of chapter content Labeled images with analysis and correction help you develop your skills for producing optimal images, thus reducing the need for repeat procedures Student workbook provides additional opportunities to apply what you've learned in the text Expanded digital radiography content includes advances in digital imaging to keep you up-to-date in the field Chapter objectives help you master key content Quick reference tables highlight significant information More bone photographic images better illustrate difficult-to-evaluate procedures More pediatric and trauma images improve your ability to produce optimal images of different procedures, This comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images.

LC Classification NumberRC78.M3265 2010