Radiographic Image Analysis : Second Edition

Elsevier Saunders. Fine with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2005. Second Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 540 pages: 8.5 x 11 in.: 4.2: KB#011795: No Jacket As Issued. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "This comprehensive guide shows how to reduce the need for repeat radiographs. It teaches how to carefully evaluate an image, how to identify the improper positioning or technique that caused the poor image, and how to correct the problem. This text helps you develop the critical thinking skills needed to anticipate and adjust for positioning and technique challenges before a radiograph is taken, so you can produce the best possible image on the first try. New to this edition: Describes technique and positioning adjustments required by computed radiography. * Adds information on pediatric radiography, covering radiation protection and special problems of obtaining high-quality images of pediatric patients. * Expands coverage of evaluation criteria related to technique factors, which historically account for 60%-70% of retakes. * Adds a new chapter on evaluation of digestive system images. * Introduces the pitfalls of trauma and mobile imaging to encourage quick thinking and problem solving in trauma situations." .