Books in Radiological and ultrasound technology

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Radiographic Procedures: A Pocket Index

• 1st Edition
• January 18, 2008
• Alanah Kirby + 1 more
• English
• eBook 978-1-4557-2521-2

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This book gives a quick reference to plain radiological examinations and commonly performed contrast studies. It aids decision-making by providing information on the advantages and relevance of each technique, and by indicating any additional modalities currently being used.

Breast Ultrasound

• 1st Edition
• November 8, 2007
• Anne-Marie Dixon
• English
• Hardback 978-0-443-10076-5

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• eBook 978-0-7020-3291-2

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This book is a detailed, accessible and comprehensive reference manual reflecting current guidance & citing recent peer-reviewed evidence. It is written by and for radiographers. Through text and diagrams the fundamental skills and techniques for acquisition of high quality diagnostic images are explained and demonstrated; high quality ultrasound images throughout underpin instruction on accurate image interpretation and diagnosis. Inclusion of unusual and rare appearances allow the reader to avoid common pitfalls and resolve diagnostic dilemmas.

Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals

• 2nd Edition
• March 6, 2007
• Doreen M. Towsley-Cook + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-04599-5

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• eBook 978-0-323-27776-1

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This balanced examination of ethical and legal principles and issues provides vital information for radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation professionals. By discussing the foundations of ethics for technologists, then entering into a discussion of applicable law, Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals, 2nd Edition provides an approach that leads to a more successful style of personal risk management. With each chapter divided into two sections of ethical issues and legal issues, the content is easy to read and understand. Plus, learning activities and current event discussions help the readers learn and remember information so they can use it in real life.

Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures

• 5th Edition
• March 29, 2006
• Albert M. Snopek
• English
• Paperback 978-0-7216-0632-3

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• eBook 978-0-323-27775-4

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Presenting the information a technologist needs to know to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional special procedures, this text provides complete coverage of topics such as angiography, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions. A general overview includes room design, image recording systems, injection devices, contrast media, and catheters. Coverage of specific imaging procedures includes anatomy, indications and contraindications, procedures, contrast media, patient care, equipment, and patient positioning. Discussions of cardiac and vascular interventional procedures help practicing radiographers prepare for the ARRT advanced certification exams.

Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists

• 2nd Edition
• October 6, 2005
• Steven C. Jensen + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-03075-5

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• eBook 978-0-323-27707-5

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This text is a complete resource for all the imaging technologies, not just plain film radiography. It provides introductory material on pharmacological nomenclature, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration.

Clinical Guide to Ultrasonography

• 1st Edition
• February 6, 2004
• Charlotte Henningsen
• English
• eBook 978-0-323-27748-8

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Presenting ultrasound pathology from a clinical perspective, this unique resource discusses various pathologies that may be related to a patient's symptoms and features illustrations with ultrasound scans that demonstrate each pathology. Organized into four major sections — abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and superficial structures — each symptom is presented in its own chapter along with key terms, an introductory paragraph, a clinical scenario, discussions of pathologies, illustrations, and patient scenarios. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

Ultrasound Secrets

• 1st Edition
• November 26, 2003
• Vikram S. Dogra + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-1-56053-594-2

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Brimming with high-quality images and following the popular question-and-answer format of the Secrets Series®, this text is destined to become a classic. The authors masterfully weave the images into the text presentation of the key information needed for ultrasound examination and diagnosis. Perfect for clinical work or as a review for exams.

Skeletal Anatomy

• 3rd Edition
• May 20, 1996
• Glenda J. Bryan
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-05150-0

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This book provides a concise introduction to the anatomy of the skeleton and to osteology. It gives a sound and comprehensive grounding in skeletal anatomy. Highly illustrated, with line diagrams, x-rays and CT and MR images, the text describes the principal anatomical features of the bones and the structure of the human skeleton.Each chapter is self-contained so the student can study them in any order, and lose no study time referring back to chapters for other references to a subject. This new edition has been extensively revised and, where necessary, the academic level has been upgraded to make it fully appropriate for degree level students as well as for trainee radiologists. The new 2-column format makes the layout more attractive and the text easier to read. The text is easy to follow and linked alongside the appropriate illustrations where possible. A comprehensive and easy-to-use index is included.

Applied Radiographic Calculations

• 1st Edition
• March 31, 1993
• Cynthia A. Dennis + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-7216-6596-2

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A thorough review of general mathematics and its applications in radiography as well as a handy reference for basic formulas and calculations used by radiographers. This book starts with basic mathematic principles and moves on to present the reader withcalculations required to produce high quality radiographic images and practice problems which aid in the understanding of these calculations. Areas discussed include mAs conversions, inverse square law, radiographic density and contrast, screens and gridratios, grid conversians, geometric and magnification unsharpness, and graphs and conversions between conventional and systems international (SI) units of radiation dosimetry. No other book provides such clear instruction for radiographic calculations. A handy Instructor's Manual is also available.