Author : Kenneth L. Bontrager
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 50,92 MB
Release : 2013-02-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323172032
"The various components contained in this handbook are presented in seamless combination and with a clarity becoming of a much larger work. The book is worthy of recommendation for all those interested in the strenghtening and honing of their core radiographic skills." Reviewed by: RAD Magazine, Barry K Denton, acting radiology services manager, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Wales Date: July 2014
Author : John Lampignano
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 35,15 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Anatomy, Surgical and topographical
ISBN : 8131264548
Get on-the-spot guidance for all the types of positioning you'll need to perform during clinicals with Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition. With bulleted instructions and photos of properly-positioned patients, this portable and pocket-sized reference can help you safely, quickly, and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Plus, this must-have radiographic positioning and anatomy handbook also provides suggested techniques and critique points to help you quickly and easily evaluate your own radiographs as you produce them in clinicals. 217 projections provide a snapshot of essential information in an easily accessible and portable format. Standard radiographic image and evaluation criteria are presented on each positioning page, demonstrating critical anatomy and a list for critique. Page number references for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page to help you easily move back and forth between the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position. Positioning presentations include positioning instructions, collimation field size, CR location and CR angle, suggested kVp ranges, space for writing in exposure factors, and more. Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly.
Author : JOHN. KENDRICK LAMPIGNANO (LESLIE E.)
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,85 MB
Release : 2021
Category :
ISBN : 9788131264539
Author : John Lampignano
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2017-03
Category : Anatomy, Surgical and topographical
ISBN : 9780323485258
This pocket-sized Handbook for Lampignano and Kendrick's text has it all: new radiographic images, revised critiques, and more. Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 9th Edition provides bulleted instructions, along with photos of properly positioned patients, to help you safely and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Suggested techniques and critique points offer a quick reference for evaluating your own radiographs, making it an invaluable tool for learning radiographic positioning in clinical settings. Positioning chapters organized with one projection per page to present a snapshot of information in an easily accessible and portable format. Unique page layout - positioning photos and radiographic images are presented on the same page with the text explanation of each procedure - to show you how the patient should be positioned and what the image should look like. Page number references for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page so you can easily refer to the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position. 217 projections/positions and 4 conversion charts provide the essential information needed for quick reference. Positioning presentations include positioning instructions, as well as: Collimation guidelines for each projection. Suggested starting exposure factors, including kVp, mAs, SID (source-image receptor distance), type and speed of film and screens, use of grids, and large or small focal spot. Suggested AEC (automatic exposure control) pick-up cell location when photo-timed equipment can be used. Space for writing in exposure factors (techniques) for specific equipment being used. This quick review of information before beginning a procedure helps assure you that the exam is being correctly performed with the least possible patient dose. Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly. NEW! Technique chart updates reflect the latest recommendations for computed and digital radiography. UPDATED! New positioning photos reflect the latest equipment and demonstrate proper positioning. UPDATED! New radiographic images and revised critiques provide examples using the latest technology, and ensure that you are ready to evaluate your own images. EXPANDED! New position added on Apical AP axial give you information and photographs on this position.
Author : Kenneth L. Bontrager
Publisher : Mosby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,92 MB
Release : 2009-07-14
Category :
ISBN : 9780323067621
This money-saving package is a must-have for students! It includes Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 7th edition and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks!
Author : John Lampignano
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 17,93 MB
Release : 2018-01-24
Category :
ISBN : 8491133445
Este manual que presenta 217 proyecciones o posiciones, ayuda al técnico a reforzar sus habilidades básicas en radiología y ofrece listas de instrucciones, junto con fotografías que muestran la correcta colocación de los pacientes, para ayudar a posicionarlos de manera segura y fiable durante los estudios radiográficos más frecuentes. Incorpora nuevas gráficas de técnicas actualizadas que recogen las más recientes recomendaciones para radiografía computarizada y digital. Asimismo, incluye nuevas imágenes radiográficas basadas en los estándares de posicionamiento en las que se describen cada una de las posiciones, acompañadas de un breve resumen de los factores de calidad que se pueden utilizar como matriz para la evaluación de una imagen. Además, añade una nueva posición a la AP axial apical, con información y fotografías. Manual que ayuda al técnico a reforzar sus habilidades básicas en radiología. Presenta 217 proyecciones o posiciones junto a listas de instrucciones y fotografías que muestran un posicionamiento más seguro y fiable de los pacientes durante los estudios rafiográficos. Incorpora gráficas de técnicas actualizadas que recogen recomendaciones recientes para radiografía computarizada y digital. Incluye nuevas imágenes radiográficas, basadas en los estándares de posicionamiento que describen cada una de las posiciones y añade una nueva posición a la AP axial apical, con información y fotografías.
Author : John Lampignano
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,74 MB
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323797917
217 projections provide a snapshot of essential information in an easily accessible and portable format. Standard radiographic image and evaluation criteria are presented on each positioning page, demonstrating critical anatomy and a list for critique. Page number references for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page to help you easily move back and forth between the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position. Positioning presentations include positioning instructions, collimation field size, CR location and CR angle, suggested kVp ranges, space for writing in exposure factors, and more. Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly. NEW! Updated photographs visually demonstrate the latest digital technology used in radiography with new radiographs, positioning, and equipment images. NEW! Updated content reflecting the latest ARRT competencies prepares you for boards and clinical practice. NEW! Additional Bernageau and Zanca projections offer guidance on these important projections performed for shoulder pathology and trauma.
Author : John Lampignano
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323481884
Master radiographic positioning and produce quality radiographs! Bontrager’s Workbook for Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition offers opportunities for application to enhance your understanding and retention. This companion Workbook supports and complements Lampignano and Kendrick’s text with a wide variety of exercises including situational questions, laboratory activities, self-evaluation tests, and film critique questions, which describe an improperly positioned radiograph then ask what corrections need to be made to improve the image. A wide variety of exercises include questions on anatomy, positioning critique, and image evaluation, with answers at the end of the workbook, to reinforce concepts and assess learning. Situational questions describe clinical scenarios then ask a related question that requires you to think through and apply positioning info to specific clinical examples. Chapter objectives provide a checklist for completing the workbook activities. Film critique questions describe an improperly positioned radiograph then ask what corrections need to be made to improve the image, preparing you to evaluate the quality of radiographs you take in the clinical setting. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience performing radiographs using phantoms, evaluating the images, and practicing positioning. Self-tests at the end of chapters help you assess your learning with multiple choice, labeling, short answer, matching, and true/false questions. Answers are provided on the Evolve site. NEW! Updated content matches the revisions to the textbook, supporting and promoting understanding of complex concepts. NEW and UPDATED! Stronger focus on computed and digital radiography, with images from the newest equipment to accompany related questions, prepares you for the boards and clinical success.
Author : Kenneth L. Bontrager
Publisher : Bontrager Publishing Incorporated
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 11,41 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Posture
ISBN :
Author : Reginald Sugg
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 26,27 MB
Release : 2021-10-09
Category :
ISBN :
Get on-the-spot guidance for all the types of positioning you'll need to perform during clinicals with Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition. With bulleted instructions and photos of properly-positioned patients, this portable and pocket-sized reference can help you safely, quickly, and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Plus, this must-have radiographic positioning and anatomy handbook also provides suggested techniques and critique points to help you quickly and easily evaluate your own radiographs as you produce them in clinicals. 217 projections provide a snapshot of essential information in an easily accessible and portable format. Standard radiographic image and evaluation criteria are presented on each positioning page, demonstrating critical anatomy and a list for critique. Page number references for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page to help you easily move back and forth between the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position. Positioning presentations include positioning instructions, collimation field size, CR location and CR angle, suggested kVp ranges, space for writing in exposure factors, and more. Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly. NEW! Updated photographs visually demonstrate the latest digital technology used in radiography with new radiographs, positioning, and equipment images. NEW! Updated content reflecting the latest ARRT competencies prepares you for boards and clinical practice. NEW! Additional Bernageau and Zanca projections offer guidance on these important projections performed for shoulder pathology and trauma.
