Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques

Author:   John Lampignano (Retired Director Gateway Community College Phoenix, Arizona<br>Visiting Professor Boise State University Boise, Idaho) ,  Leslie E. Kendrick (Associate Professor, Program Director, Chair Department of Radiologic Sciences School of Allied Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Boise State University Boise, Idaho)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   10th edition
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9780323694223


Pages:   344
Publication Date:   08 February 2021
Replaced By:   9780323936163
Format:   Spiral bound
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Get on-the-spot guidance for all the types of positioning you'll need to perform during clinicals with Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition. With bulleted instructions and photos of properly-positioned patients, this portable and pocket-sized reference can help you safely, quickly, and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Plus, this must-have radiographic positioning and anatomy handbook also provides suggested techniques and critique points to help you quickly and easily evaluate your own radiographs as you produce them in clinicals. 217 projections provide a snapshot of essential information in an easily accessible and portable format. Standard radiographic image and evaluation criteria are presented on each positioning page, demonstrating critical anatomy and a list for critique. Page number references for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page to help you easily move back and forth between the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position. Positioning presentations include positioning instructions, collimation field size, CR location and CR angle, suggested kVp ranges, space for writing in exposure factors, and more. Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly. NEW! Updated photographs visually demonstrate the latest digital technology used in radiography with new radiographs, positioning, and equipment images. NEW! Updated content reflecting the latest ARRT competencies prepares you for boards and clinical practice. NEW! Additional Bernageau and Zanca projections offer guidance on these important projections performed for shoulder pathology and trauma.

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Author:   John Lampignano (Retired Director Gateway Community College Phoenix, Arizona<br>Visiting Professor Boise State University Boise, Idaho) ,  Leslie E. Kendrick (Associate Professor, Program Director, Chair Department of Radiologic Sciences School of Allied Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Boise State University Boise, Idaho)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   10th edition
Weight:   0.250kg
ISBN:  

9780323694223


ISBN 10:   0323694225
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   08 February 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323936163
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Chest 2 Upper Limb 3 Humerus and Shoulder Girdle 4 Lower Limb 5 Femur and Pelvic Girdle 6 Vertebral Column 7 Bony Thorax 8 Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses 9 Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures 10 Mobile (Portables) and Surgical Procedures Appendix A Reducing Patient Dose Appendix B Exposure-Distance Conversion Chart Appendix C Cast Conversion Rule Appendix D Grid Ratio Conversion Chart Appendix E Initials (Abbreviations), Technical Terms, and Acronyms

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John Lampignano, MEd, RT(R) (CT), Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ

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