Veterinary radiography : a workbook for students / Suzanne Easton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Easton, Suzanne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary radiography--Problems, exercises, etc.

Veterinary radiography.

Radiography--veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Radiography--veterinary.

Genre:

Problems and exercises.

Physical Description:

vii, 122 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, 2006.

Summary:

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Radiography can seem a daunting subject to tackle but this book provides an exciting and unique approach to revising a difficult subject. Each chapter introduces its topic with a list of learning objectives clearly pinpointing the essential information. A variety of exercises and activities take the student through a comprehensive revision programme and this book is an excellent complement to the veterinary nursing students own study programme. A variety of exercises and activities help readers review key concepts. The interactive approach provides a fun new way to study this sometimes difficult subject. Mnemonics, hints, tips, and key points help readers with memory and recall for exam success. Includes diagrams and radiographs that users can annotate to reinforce learning.

Contents:

Basic physics

Electromagnetic spectrum

X-ray tube

X-ray production

Exposure factors

X-ray film

Intensifying screens, cassettes and grids

Processing cycle

Processors and the darkroom

Image quality

Film faults

Radiation safety

Principles of radiographic positioning

Radiography of the forelimb

Radiography of the hind limb

Radiography of the axial skeleton, chest and abdomen

Contrast studies

Alternative imaging modalities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 115).

ISBN:

0750688386

OCLC:

67154141