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Radiographic Positioning and Procedures A Comprehensive Approach

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ISBN-10: 1401841163

ISBN-13: 9781401841164

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: Joanne S. Greathouse

List price: $346.95
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Full-color illustrations and radiographs presented together for side-by-side comparison are just two of the features that make Radiographic Positioning and Procedures: A Comprehensive Approach a must-have for anyone in the radiography profession. This comprehensive text provides all of the technical and procedural information needed to perform competently in the field of radiography. Both routine and alternative positions are presented based on a national perspective. The book is organized by body regions and presents a brief review of normal anatomy.
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Book details

List price: $346.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 3/6/2006
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 832
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 6.270
Language: English

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
How to Use This Text
Introduction to Radiographic Positioning
Introduction to Radiographic Positioning and Procedures
Discovery of X-Rays
Patient Care and Management
Basic Radiographic Exposure
Principles of Radiation Protection
General Anatomy
Positioning Terminology
Principles of Radiographic Positioning
Review Questions
Recommended Reading
Chest and Abdomen
Chest and Upper Airway
Anatomy
General Chest Radiography
Chest-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Upper Airway-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Abdomen
Anatomy
Abdomen-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Limbs and Thorax
Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle
Anatomy
Finger-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Thumb-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Hand-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Wrist-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Forearm-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Elbow-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Humerus-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Shoulder-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Scapula-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Clavicle-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Acromioclavicular Joints-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Lower Limb and Pelvis
Anatomy
Toes-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Foot-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Calcaneus-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Ankle-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Lower Leg-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Knee-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Patella-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Intercondyloid Fossa-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Femur-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Pelvis-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Hip-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Sacroiliac Joints-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Ribs and Sternum
Anatomy
The Bony Thorax
Ribs-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Sternum-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Sternoclavicular Articulations-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Vertebral Column
Cervical Spine
Anatomy
Typical Cervical Vertebrae
Atypical Cervical Vertebrae
Cervical Spine-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Thoracic Spine
Anatomy
Typical Thoracic Vertebra
Topographic Landmarks
Thoracic Spine-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx
Anatomy
Lumbar Spine-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Sacrum-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Coccyx-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Trauma Spine
Fundamental Principles
Cervical Spine (Trauma)-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Thoracic Spine (Trauma)-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Lumbar Spine (Trauma)-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Correlative Imaging
Skull Radiography
Introduction to Skull Radiography
Skull Morphology
Cranial Topography, Lines, and Planes
Patient and Positioning Considerations
Review Questions
Recommended Reading
Basic Skull Positions/Projections
Anatomy
Positioning Guidelines
Skull-Basic Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Skull and Facial Bones
Skull-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Facial Bones-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Nasal Bones-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Orbits-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Zygomatic Arches-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Mandible-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Temporomandibular Joints-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Paranasal Sinuses-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Temporal Bones-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Sella Turcica-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Trauma Head Positioning
Skull (Trauma)-Alternative Positions/Projections
Digestive System and Urinary Tract
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Anatomy and Physiology
Radiographic Considerations
Esophagus-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Upper GI Series-Routine Positions/Projections
Small Bowel-Routine Positions/Projections
Special Considerations
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Anatomy and Physiology
Special Considerations
Hepatobiliary System
Anatomy and Physiology
Radiographic Considerations
Gallbladder (Oral Cholecystogram)-Routine Positions/Projections
Other Cholecystography
Special Considerations
Urinary System
Anatomy and Physiology
Radiographic Considerations
Intravenous Urogram (IVU)-Routine and Alternative Positions/Projections
Other Procedures
Special Considerations
Special Radiography
Mobile and Intraoperative Radiography
Principles of Mobile Radiography
Common Mobile Radiographic Procedures
Intraoperative Radiography
Surgical Suite
Aseptic Technique
Common Surgical Radiographic Procedures
Radiation Protection Considerations
Specialized Studies of the Skeletal System
Anatomy
Procedures
Correlative Imaging
Specialized Studies of the Gastrointestinal System
Anatomy and Physiology
Procedures
Other Specialized Studies
Bronchography
Myelography
Hysterosalpingography
Glossary
Index