Designed for quick reference in the clinical environment, Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography is a pocket-sized companion to Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 12th Edition. This handy resource summarizes essential information for 170 of the most frequently requested projections you'll encounter. Authors Eugene Frank, Barbara Smith, and Bruce Long concisely present just the information you'll need for quick reference -- keep it with you and keep Merrill's close at hand! Diagnostic-quality radiographs demonstrate desired imaging results. Key positioning information is formatted for quick and easy access. Each procedure is presented in a two-color, two-page spread with bulleted, step-by-step procedures and accompanying images on the top page; and a chart with spaces to fill in the specific techniques used for a particular projection on the bottom page. Section dividers with tabs offer quick access to each section. Computed radiography information allows you to make the subtle adjustments necessary to obtain optimal results with CR. Exposure technique chart for every projection helps reduce the number of repeat radiographs and improves overall image quality. Abbreviations and external landmark charts on the inside covers provide quick access to frequently needed information. kVp values are included for each projection. Compensating filter information included for those projections where filters are used. New exposure index column for use with digital imaging systems Specific collimation settings for all projections done using DR Systems
This Golden Anniversary Edition of Merrill's Atlas has been completely revised with full-color throughout. The 3-volume set covers anatomy and positioning for all bone groups and body systems in the first two volumes, then presents special imaging topics and modalities in the third volume. * Includes special icon to identify essential projections to help students and instructors focus on the most important material that students must master. * Features diagnostic quality radiograph reproduction which assures that the reader can visualize what the radiograph is intended to demonstrate. * Provides summary of projections tables which list all the projections described in the chapter to give a general overview of the chapter and also to serve as a study guide for students. * Includes bulleted, step-by-step instructions to help the reader quickly understand how to perform a procedure. * Presents over 400 projections making it the most comprehensive text and reference on the market - invaluable as a student text as well as a practical reference after graduation. Spanish version of previous edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-174-4
Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 9th Edition helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become safe, perceptive, and efficient radiologic technologists. The book offers a strong illustration program and a logical organization that emphasizes the connections between classroom learning and clinical practice. Fully aligned with the latest ARRT and ASRT standards, this edition covers current trends and advances in the field and offers an unparalleled array of online teaching and learning resources.
Learn the professional and patient care skills you need for clinical practice! A clear, concise introduction to the imaging sciences, Introduction to Radiologic Sciences and Patient Care meets the standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. Covering the big picture, expert authors Arlene M. Adler and Richard R. Carlton provide a complete overview of the radiologic sciences professions and of all aspects of patient care. More than 300 photos and line drawings clearly demonstrate patient care procedures. Step-by-step procedures make it easy to follow learn skills and prepare for clinicals. Chapter outlines and objectives help you master key concepts. Key Terms with definitions are presented at the beginning of each chapter. Up-to-date references are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendices prepare you for the practice environment by including practice standards, professional organizations, state licensing agencies, the ARRT code of ethics, and patient's rights information. 100 new photos and 160 new full-color line drawings show patient care procedures. Updates ensure that you are current with the Fundamentals and Patient Care sections of the ASRT core curriculum guidelines. New and expanded coverage is added to the chapters on critical thinking, radiographic imaging, vital signs, professional ethics, and medical law. Student resources on a companion Evolve website help you master procedures with patient care lab activities and review questions along with 40 patient care videos.
The term arthrogryposis describes a range of congenital contractures that lead to childhood deformities. It encompasses a number of syndromes and sporadic deformities that are rare individually but collectively are not uncommon. Yet, the existing medical literature on arthrogryposis is sparse and often confusing. The aim of this book is to provide individuals affected with arthrogryposis, their families, and health care professionals with a helpful guide to better understand the condition and its therapy. With this goal in mind, the editors have taken great care to ensure that the presentation of complex clinical information is at once scientifically accurate, patient oriented, and accessible to readers without a medical background. The book is authored primarily by members of the medical staff of the Arthrogryposis Clinic at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, one of the leading teams in the management of the condition, and will be an invaluable resource for both health care professionals and families of affected individuals.
With more than 400 projections presented, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures remains the gold standard of radiographic positioning texts. Authors Eugene Frank, Bruce Long, and Barbara Smith have designed this comprehensive resource to be both an excellent textbook and also a superb clinical reference for practicing radiographers and physicians. You'll learn how to properly position the patient so that the resulting radiograph provides the information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis. Complete information is included for the most common projections, as well as for those less commonly requested. UNIQUE! Collimation sizes and other key information are provided for each relevant projection. Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners. Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes special chapters on trauma, surgical radiography, geriatrics/pediatrics, and bone densitometry, to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter. Numerous CT and MRI images enhance your comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help you prepare for the Registry examination. Bulleted lists provide clear instructions on how to correctly position the patient and body part when performing procedures. Summary tables provide quick access to projection overviews, guides to anatomy, pathology tables for bone groups and body systems, and exposure technique charts. Frequently performed projections are identified with a special icon to help you focus on what you need to know as an entry-level radiographer. Includes a unique new section on working with and positioning obese patients. Offers coverage of one new compensating filter. Provides collimation sizes and other key information for each relevant projection. Features more CT and MRI images to enhance your understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and prepare you for the Registry exam. Offers additional digital images in each chapter, including "stitching" for long-length images of the spine and lower limb. Standardized image receptor sizes use English measurements with metric in parentheses. Depicts the newest equipment with updated photographs and images.
This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in radiologic technology. It includes Mosby's Radiography Online: Anatomy and Positioning for Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures, Revised 10th edition; Merril's Atlas 3-volume set; and the accompanying Student Workbooks. For further information on each individual product, please click on the link provided below. http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=0323044824 New modules are added to cover all areas of the body, and some online support is provided for all chapters in Volumes 1 and 2 of Merrill's Atlas. Problem-based learning promotes critical thinking skills that will be needed in the clinical setting. A wide range of auditory and visual elements amplify text content, synthesize concepts presented in the text, provide multiple activities for reinforcement of learning, and demonstrate the practical application of anatomy and positioning. Animations and slide shows with audio narration demonstrate positioning procedures. Course management tools provide real-time chat, class calendar, e-mail connections, bulletin board, digital dropbox, discussion boards, instructor syllabus, gradebook, etc. Exams are automatically graded and reported to instructor's gradebook. Unique interactive exercises reinforce learning with case studies, film evaluations, and a variety of interactive exercises, including matching, multiple choice with rationales, labeling, and short answer. Anatomy and articulation review includes assigned readings from the text, followed by self-assessment labeling exercises. Pre- and post-testing feature offers self-assessment quiz for students to evaluate their own learning needs before taking the exam. Special Situations cover unique situations frequently encountered in the clinical environment, including both routine and special projections, with narrated animations, slide shows, and clinical situations requiring student response. Image Evaluations present radiographic images showing positioning and technical errors, with questions for the student to answer online plus a discussion board. Learning Links direct students to related sites on the Internet, then pose related questions. Capstone module provides an excellent review tool, pulling information presented in the other modules and providing a series of interactive case scenarios involving multiple regions of the body for the student to assess, evaluate, and solve. Available on Evolve, Angel, Blackboard, and WebCT platforms. Designed to be used in a variety of learning environments: as a supplement to traditional lecture-format classroom learning with the instructor assigning particular portions for review and completion outside of class for distance learning for self-study with students logging on, completing lessons, and taking quizzes and exams online with results recorded for the instructor Modules 1, 2, and 3 present an introduction to positioning and radiation protection, plus anatomy and positioning terminology. Modules 4-24 cover radiography of various bone groups and areas of the body. Each module is organized as follows: Introduction and Objectives Pre-test with 25 questions Reading assignments from the text Anatomy and Articulation Review Routine Projections Overview Routine Projections Review Special Situations - highlights imaging challenges presented by certain injuries and diseases Image Evaluations Exam with 40 questions Module 25 Capstone is a summative module.
The primary objective of this text is to provide an educational guide for the cardiac sonographer, that incorporates all aspects of the echocardiographic examination from the routine examination to the more complex haemodynamic calculations.
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 a poor image, and how to correct the problem. This text equips radiographers with the critical thinking skills needed to anticipate and adjust for positioning and technique challenges before a radiograph is taken, so they can produce the best possible diagnostic quality radiographs. Provides a complete guide to evaluating radiographs and troubleshooting positioning and technique errors, increasing the likelihood of getting a good image on the first try. Offers step-by-step descriptions of all evaluation criteria for every projection along with explanations of how to reposition or adjust technique to produce an acceptable image. Familiarizes technologists with what can go wrong, so they can avoid retakes and reduce radiation exposure for patients and themselves. Provides numerous critique images for evaluation, so that readers can study poor images and understand what factors contributed to their production and what adjustments need to be made. Combines coverage of both positioning and technique errors, as these are likely to occur together in the clinical environment. Student workbook available for separate purchase for more practice with critique of radiographs. Provides Evolve website with a course management platform for instructors who want to post course materials online. Expanded coverage to include technique and positioning adjustments required by computed radiography. Pediatric radiography, covering radiation protection and special problems of obtaining high-quality images of pediatric patients. Evaluation criteria related to technique factors, which historically account for 60%-70% of retakes. New chapter on evaluation of images of the gastrointestinal system. Pitfalls of trauma and mobile imaging to encourage quick thinking and problem-solving in trauma situations. Improved page design and formatting to call attention to most important content.
**Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner, 2024** **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Radiologic Technology** Perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 15th Edition helps you learn to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the clear radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. Anatomy and positioning information is organized by bone group or organ system, and coverage of special imaging modalities includes CT, MRI, sonography, radiation therapy, and more. Written by noted educators Jeannean Hall Rollins, Bruce Long, and Tammy Curtis, Merrill's Atlas is not just the gold standard in imaging — it also prepares you for the ARRT exam! - Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners. - Guidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, central ray angulation, collimation, KVp values, and evaluation criteria. - Diagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve. - Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes chapters on trauma, surgical radiography, geriatrics/pediatrics, and bone densitometry, to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter. - Numerous CT and MRI images enhance comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help in preparing for the Registry examination. - Frequently requested projections are identified with a special icon to help you focus on what you need to know as an entry-level radiographer. - Image receptor and collimation sizes plus other key information are provided for each relevant projection. - Bulleted lists provide clear instructions on how to correctly position the patient and body part when performing procedures. - Summary tables provide quick access to projection overviews, guides to anatomy, pathology tables for bone groups and body systems, and exposure technique charts. - NEW! Updated content reflects the advances and continuing evolution of digital imaging technology. - NEW! Revised positioning techniques reflect the latest American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) standards, and include photos of current digital imaging for the lower limb, scoliosis, pain management, and the swallowing dysfunction. - NEW! Added digital radiographs provide greater contrast resolution for improved visualization of pertinent anatomy.
