Rad Notes. a Pocket Guide to Radiographic Procedures

Description

Use this pocket guide to quickly reference radiographic patient care procedures, commonly performed radiographic exams, and radiographic image analyses in the clinical setting.

Key features

• A table of contents, color coordinated by tab, that helps you quickly find patient care and radiographic exam information.
• An overview of patient care skills and procedures relevant to radiology.
• Procedures for performing common radiographic exams, organized by body section, including…
• Patient history questions (in Tab 1)
• Relevant pre-examination procedures (in Tab 1)
• Positioning and central ray placement.
• Line drawings demonstrating positioning.
• Technical considerations for film-screen, CR and DR imaging receptors.
• Film analysis.
• Post-examination procedures.
• Technique chart with suggested kVp.
• Write-on/wipe-off pages that erase clean with alcohol.

Table of Contents

TAB 1 Radiographic Patient Care
TAB 2 Digital Radiography
TAB 3 Upper Extremity
TAB 4 Lower Extremity and Pelvis
TAB 5 Thoracic and Abdominal Cavity
TAB 6 Spine
TAB 7 Cranium
TAB 8 Contrast Studies and CT of the Head, Thorax, and Abdomen