This pocket (4.5x7") handbook offers guidelines and step-by-step instructions for radiographic positioning in a clinical setting. The handbook is a companion to Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, seventh edition, and includes page-number references for the main text. Material is organized with one projection per page and information on technical factors and patient positioning on the facing page, illustrated with b&w photos of patient positions and corresponding diagnostic images. The handbook also includes digital radiography information and exposure factors with conversion charts. This seventh edition contains new radiographic images of each projection. The authors are affiliated with Gateway Community College. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
In addition to positioning descriptions for all body parts, this pocket-sized handbook includes basic information and applied aspects of radiographic techniques and exposure factors including numerous conversion charts.
Included is a chapter on descriptions and illustrations on the various forms of digital radiography currently in use. Also included are clear explanations with photographs of all commonly performed x-ray exams. This handbook is essentially a condensed version of the positioning and technique portions of Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, soon to be in its 7th edition.
This handbook is also an invaluable tool for learning radiographic positioning in a clinical setting. It has many of the features of the larger, classroom edition in a small, portable version.
In addition to positioning descriptions for all body parts, this pocket-sized handbook includes basic information and applied aspects of radiographic techniques and exposure factors including numerous conversion charts.
Included is a chapter on descriptions and illustrations on the various forms of digital radiography currently in use. Also included are clear explanations with photographs of all commonly performed x-ray exams. This handbook is essentially a condensed version of the positioning and technique portions of Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, soon to be in its 7th edition.
This handbook is also an invaluable tool for learning radiographic positioning in a clinical setting. It has many of the features of the larger, classroom edition in a small, portable version.
