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Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures

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ISBN-10: 0721606326

ISBN-13: 9780721606323

Edition: 5th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Albert M. Snopek

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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, contract 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. Special tables for…    
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Book details

List price: $98.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 3/29/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 488
Size: 7.24" wide x 10.24" long x 0.29" tall
Weight: 2.552
Language: English

Design and Equipment
Design Elements for Advanced Procedures
Diagnosis versus Treatment
Advanced Procedure Room and Suite Design
Interventional Radiography Room and Suite Design
Additional Design Considerations
Image Capture-Analog and Digital
Direct Imaging Systems
Indirect Imaging Systems
Image Output
Laser Imaging Systems
Digital Imaging
Image Subtraction-How to See More with Less
Automatic Injection Devices
Automatic Injectors
CT Injectors
MRI Injectors
Instrumentation and Accessories
Catheters
Needles and Accessories
Procedure Trays and Sets
Accessories
Basic Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Terminology
Routes of Administration
Conscious Sedation
Pharmacological Agents Used During Advanced Procedures
Contrast Media
Types
Classes of Radiopaque Contrast Media
Excretory Pathways
General Precautions
Reactions
Complications
Specialty Contrast Agents
Patient Communication and Care
Principles of Patient Care
General Principles
Principles of Angiography
Historical Perspective
Monitoring Techniques
Basic Principles of Electrocardiography
Establishment of Vessel Access
Vessel Puncture Closure Devices
Special Modalities
Computed Tomography
Standard Computed Tomography
Electron Beam Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnets
Room Design
Equipment Groups
Physical Principles
Gradient System
Technical Considerations
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Nuclear Medicine-SPECT, PET, and Fusion Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Vascular Procedures
Cardiac and Thoracic Procedures
Normal Blood Vessel Structure
Common Vascular Pathophysiology
Anatomic Considerations
Indications and Contraindications
Diagnostic Procedures
Hemodynamics and Calculations
Contrast Agents
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Complications
Abdominal Aortography and Genitourinary System Procedures
Anatomic Considerations
Diagnostic Procedures
Indications and Contraindications
Contrast Agents
Complications
Visceral Angiography
Anatomic Considerations
Diagnostic Procedures
Indications and Contraindications
Vessel Access
Contrast Agents
Patient Positioning
Complications
Peripheral Vascular Procedures
Anatomic Considerations
Diagnostic Procedures
Indications and Contraindications
Vessel Access
Contrast Agents
Patient Positioning
Complications
Neurologic Vascular Procedures
Anatomic Considerations
Diagnostic Procedures
Indications and Contraindications
Vessel Access
Contrast Agents
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Complications
Interventional Techniques
Vascular Interventional Procedures
Techniques Used to Reduce Blood Flow
Techniques Used to Increase Blood Flow
Removal of Intravascular Foreign Bodies
Other Interventional Procedures
Cardiac Interventions
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Nonvascular Interventional Procedures
Anatomy and Pathophysiology
General Methodology of Procedures
Other Special Procedures
Hysterosalpingography
Anatomic Considerations
Indications and Contraindications
Contrast Agents
Patient Preparation
Procedure
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Other Modalities
Myelography
Anatomic Considerations
Indications and Contraindications
Patient Preparation
Contrast Agents
Procedure
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Sialography
Anatomic Considerations
Indications and Contraindications
Contrast Agents
Patient Preparation
Procedure
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Arthrography
Anatomic Considerations
Indications and Contraindications
Contrast Agents
Procedure
Equipment
Patient Positioning
Custom Formation of Catheters
Reference Sources for Pharmaceutical Information
Answers to Study Questions
Glossary