Radiography in veterinary technology

Author(s)
    • Lavin, Lisa M.
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Radiography in veterinary technology

Lisa M. Lavin

Saunders/Elsevier, c2007

4th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, students, and veterinary practice application, this text is a complete and practical guide to producing consistently superior radiographic images. It covers the physics of radiography, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. Its concise, step-by-step approach discusses everything from patient preparation, handling, and positioning to technical evaluation of the finished product.

Table of Contents

Part One Radiographic Theory and Equipment 1. X-ray production 2. Anatomy of the x-ray machine 3. Radiation safety 4. Exposure factors 5. Radiographic quality 6. Image receptors 7. Film processing 8. Radiographic technique evaluation 9. Developing a technique chart 10. Quality assurance/quality control 11. Technical artifacts and errors: case studies Part Two Radiographic Positioning 12. General principles of positioning 13. Small animal forelimb 14. Small animal pelvis and hind limb 15. Small animal skull 16. Small animal spine 17. Small animal soft tissue 18. Special procedures 19. Large animal radiography 20. Avian and exotic radiography 21. Alternative imaging technologies 22. Digital veterinary radiography NEW!

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Details
  • NCID
    BA81412267
  • ISBN
    • 9781416031895
  • LCCN
    2006047508
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    St. Louis, Mo.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 378 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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