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Foreword | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Theory and Equipment | |
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Introduction to Digital Imaging | |
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Definition and Principles of Digital Imaging | |
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Digital Radiography | |
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Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine | |
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Picture Archiving and Communication System | |
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Workstation Monitors | |
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Computed Radiography | |
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Direct and Indirect Conversion Radiography | |
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Digital Image Processing | |
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Principles of Film-Screen Radiography | |
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X-ray Film Construction | |
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Intensifying Screens | |
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Common Principles of Film-Screen and Digital Radiography | |
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The Radiographic System | |
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Basic Component Overview | |
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X-ray Tube | |
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Fluoroscopy | |
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Secondary or Scatter Radiation | |
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Grids | |
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Milliamperage and Kilovoltage | |
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Technique Chart | |
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Overexposure vs. Underexposure | |
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Patient Log | |
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Darkroom Maintenance and Film Processing | |
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Darkroom Setup | |
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Manual Film Processing | |
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Automatic Film Processing | |
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Automatic Film Processor Maintenance | |
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Silver Recovery Cartridges | |
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Safelights | |
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Film Storage and Handling | |
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Patient Identifi cation Labeling | |
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Care and Maintenance of Film Cassettes | |
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Film-Screen and Digital Imaging Artifacts | |
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Exposure Artifacts | |
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Darkroom Processing Artifacts | |
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Film Storage Artifacts | |
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Digital Imaging Artifacts | |
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Positioning Aids and Alternative Restraint | |
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Safe Use of Restraint Devices | |
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Sedated Patient Restraint | |
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Radiation Safety | |
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Health Physics | |
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Radiologic Units | |
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ALARA Concept | |
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Radiographic Positioning | |
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General Principles and Terminology | |
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Positioning Terminology | |
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Room Setup | |
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Patient Preparation | |
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Horizontal Beam Views | |
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Small Animal Positioning-Forelimb | |
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Scapula | |
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Shoulder | |
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Bicipital Groove | |
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Humerus | |
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Elbow | |
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Radius and Ulna | |
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Carpus | |
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Metacarpus, Digits | |
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Small Animal Positioning-Pelvis and Hind Limb | |
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Pelvis | |
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OFA Imaging | |
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PennHIP Information | |
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Femur | |
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Stifle | |
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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) | |
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Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) | |
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Tibia and Fibula | |
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Tarsus | |
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Metatarsus and Digits | |
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Small Animal Positioning-Spine | |
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Cervical Spine | |
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Thoracic Spine and Thoraco-Lumbar Spine | |
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Lumbar Spine | |
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LS Spine | |
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Sacrum | |
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Caudal Spine | |
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Small Animal Positioning-Thorax, Soft Tissue Neck, and Abdomen | |
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Thorax | |
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Soft Tissue Neck | |
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Abdomen | |
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Small Animal Positioning-Skull | |
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Cranium | |
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Nasal | |
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Maxilla | |
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Mandible | |
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Temporomandibular Joints | |
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Tympanic Bullae | |
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Exotic Pet Imaging | |
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Avian | |
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Small Mammals | |
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Reptile | |
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Contrast Media and Special Procedures | |
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Radiopaque Contrast Media | |
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Types of Radiopaque Contrast Media | |
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Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Agents | |
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Barium Sulfate | |
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Special Imaging Procedures | |
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Special Procedure-Esophagram (Static) | |
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Esophagram-Fluoroscopic/Dynamic | |
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Special Procedure-Upper GI | |
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Special Procedure-Gastrogram | |
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Special Procedure-Lower GI-Barium Enema | |
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Special Procedure-Excretory Urogram | |
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Special Procedure-Cystography | |
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Special Procedure-Urethrography | |
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Special Procedure-Vaginography | |
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Special Procedure-Myelography | |
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Special Procedure-Myelography-Avian | |
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Special Procedure-Myelography-Rabbit | |
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Special Procedure-Fistulography | |
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Special Procedure-Arthrography | |
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References | |
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Webliography | |
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Index | |
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Companion website | |