Radiography for Veterinary Professionals, Nurses, and Technicians

8th Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-443-28398-7
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 672 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm

Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images - and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) - with Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. New to this edition is an expanded focus on digital imaging, new content on robotics and specialized imaging, and new artwork. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike!

. Comprehensive content explores the physics of radiography, the equipment, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. Nearly 1,100 full-color photos and updated radiographic images visually demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning. UNIQUE! Coverage of non-manual restraint techniques, including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation, and combinations, improve safety and radiation protection. Emphasis on digital radiography, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up to date on the most recent developments in digital technology. UNIQUE! Dental radiography chapter covers equipment types (film, digital, and computed radiography), safety, positioning, and reading the radiograph for the dog and cat to address the needs of both general and specialty veterinary technicians. Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging, and protection provides you with the foundation needed to develop good imaging technique. - EXPANDED Digital Imaging content throughout to keep pace with industry and prepare students for modern practice
- NEW Content on Robotics, which is an emerging area within equine imaging
- NEW Content on specialized imaging, including MRTI, CT, and PET scans
- NEW Images throughout highlight digital and specialized imaging modalities

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brown, Lois

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Radiologie, Bildgebende Verfahren

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One
Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging
1. The Basics of Atoms and Electricity
2. Diagnostic Xray Production
3. Radiation Safety and Protection
Section 2:Optimizing Digital Imaging
4 Intro to CR/DR purchasing advice Also image acquisition
5 Optimizing the Digital Image focus on Monitors and Resolution
6. Post processing filters and software
7. Quality Control, Testing and Artifacts
Section 3: Specialized Imaging
10. Ultrasound 11. Fluoroscopy
12. Computerized Tomography
13. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
14. Nuclear Medicine and Intro to P.E.T.

Part Two 15. Overview of Positioning
16. Small Animal Abdomen
17. Small Animal Thorax
18. Small Animal Forelimb
19. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb
20. Small Animal Vertebral Column
21. Small Animal Skull
22. Dental Imaging and Radiography
23. Small Animal Special Procedures
24. Equine and Large Animal Radiography
25. Avian and Exotic Radiography

Über Autor(innen)

Brown, Lois
Lois Brown, Member Canadian Association of Physicists, President, Xray Imaging Consultants Ltd., Tottenham, Ontario.