Clark's Positioning in Radiography, 13th Edition (online access included) by A. Stewart Whitley, Gail Jefferson, Ken Holmes, Charles Sloane, Craig Anderson, and Graham Hoadley - 2016

CRC Press, 2016. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Focusing on computed tomography and direct digital radiography, this text describes positioning in radiography. It covers basic principles of radiography and digital technology and radiography of various body regions, with information on direction and location of the x-ray beam, projections, anatomic considerations, and radiological considerations. Mammography is not included. Updated, this edition has a new section on evaluating images, an expanded section on digital imaging, and new sections on bariatric radiography, imaging informatics, holistic approaches to patient care, and the patient journey and needs. It has more detailed reference to positioning errors and how to avoid mistakes, more emphasis on standard radiation protection measures, an expanded tomography section to include tomosynthesis, and guidance on recent radiation dose reference levels in the UK for specific examinations, as well as updated images in the pediatrics chapter and the inclusion of cone beam computed tomography in the dental chapter. Access to an ebook is provided. (2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR)