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
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.
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.
Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Second Edition, is the ideal clinical companion for veterinary technicians in practice and in training. Fully revised and updated, this new edition features an improved layout for even faster access to information. The charts and tables throughout are designed for easy reference, enabling technicians to quickly apply their knowledge and skills to the daily clinical setting. Covering all aspects of the veterinary technician's duties in the care of dogs and cats, from the basics of physical examinations to specialized nursing and technical procedures, Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide is a practical, accessible manual for veterinary support staff.
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.
Contributed by leading experts in the field, this text provides a compelling introduction to health sciences research methodology, while showcasing the breadth and diversity of Canadian research. Brimming with practical examples, this engaging work prompts students to consider the many ways research methods can be used to make new discoveries that improve human health.
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.
