IRefer
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 20,6 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Hospitals
ISBN : 9781905034765
Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures E-Book
Author : Nick Watson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 13,71 MB
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702054798
Book Description
Chapman and Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Procedures has become the classic, concise guide to the common procedures in imaging with which a radiology trainee will be expected to be familiar. Now fully revised and updated in line with current practice, it will also prove invaluable to the wider clinical team that now delivers modern imaging services, including radiographers and radiology nurses, as well as a handy refresher for radiologists at all levels. The highly accessible format has been retained, with every technique described under a set of standard headings, making it ideal for both quick reference and exam preparation. The important topic of ‘consent’ is reflected in an additional new chapter and the latest key guidelines are referenced throughout. Synoptic style makes for easy everyday quick refernce as well as exam preparation Selectivity of techniques covered focuses candidates' attention on what questions to expect. Use of standard headings makes information highly accessible. Reflects changes in examination. All new modalities fully covered.
Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures E-Book
Author : Ravivarma Balasubramaniam
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 34,77 MB
Release : 2023-07-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323933874
Book Description
Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures provides a complete guide to all the imaging procedures and techniques that radiology trainees and advanced practice radiographers might be expected to undertake as part of their routine clinical practice. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the continually changing skills, imaging practices and technology that radiology trainees must navigate every day. It clearly describes the optimal imaging methods and intervention techniques required for different clinical scenarios, with information on methods, indications, equipment, patient preparation, technique, aftercare, complications and further reading for each. Along with its sister book, Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Diagnosis, this Guide is the most comprehensive text available for trainees to develop the essential skills they need in this fast moving and highly sought after field. - Comprehensive and well-referenced – suitable for trainees in modern Radiology Departments - Fully reviewed and updated throughout to incorporate latest techniques, clinical practice developments and key recent national and international guidelines - Standard headings and sections divided by anatomical regions make the book easy to navigate - Easy explanations – a perfect study aid for FRCR and similar examinations - Detailed description of diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures relevant to daily clinical practice - New chapter on Paediatric Radiology
Legal Aspects of Radiography and Radiology
Author : Bridgit C. Dimond
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 24,74 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470680180
Book Description
Practical and jargon-free, this book is aimed at the non-lawyer and includes an extensive glossary of terms. It emphasises the legal issues encountered by those working in diagnostic radiography, radiotherapy and radiology and includes examples of legal dilemmas taken from these disciplines as well as exploring current issues.
Thoracic Imaging
Author : Carlos S Restrepo
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 31,37 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 160406188X
Book Description
RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. RadCases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case - including the most critical.Visit RadCases.thieme.com for free sample cases and to experience this dynamic learning tool for yourself!RadCases covers:Cardiac Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuro Imaging, Thoracic Imaging, Pediatric Imaging, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound Imaging, Head and Neck Imaging, Genitourinary ImagingEach RadCases title features 100 carefully selected, must-know cases documented with clear, high-quality radiographs. The organization provides maximum ease of use for self-assessment.Each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; simply turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses, the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, and more.Each RadCases title includes a scratch-off code that allows 12 months of access to a searchable online database of all 100 cases from the book plus an additional 150 cases in that book's specialty - 250 cases in total!Learn your cases, diagnose with confidence and pass your exams. RadCases.Thoracic Imaging will enable you to diagnose the full range of chest and pulmonary diseases.Features of Thoracic Imaging: Numerous high-resolution radiographs demonstrate key thoracic abnormalities A variety of common and uncommon presentations cover everything from asthma to nonspecific interstitial pneumonia Examples of critical cases that must be diagnosed immediately -- to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams -- such as septic pulmonary embolism Overall, the book is an excellent resource for anyonewanting to review cardiovascular imaging cases. It is a particularlywell-suited educational tool for residents and medicalstudents. Few comparable cardiovascular imaging texts areavailable, and this book represents an excellent addition toavailable educational resources.--Academic Radiology
The Radiology Report
Author : Curtis Langlotz
Publisher :
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2015-11-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781515174080
Book Description
An essential resource for medical imaging professionals, this book provides everything you need to create exceptional radiology reports. In an accessible and informal style, one of the foremost experts on radiology reporting gives you practical tips for precise image interpretation and clear communication. This book should be required reading for radiologists in training, and is destined to become an indispensable part of every radiologist's library. Topics include: * The virtues of "normal" * How to say "I don't know" * Building a rhetorical foundation * Spatial relationships * Making recommendations * Suggesting clinical correlation * The hedge * Severity straddling * Size matters * Eponyms in radiology * A summary of reporting best practices * How speech recognition works * Optimizing your speech recognition * Templates and macros * The history of radiology reporting * Structured reporting case study * Structured reporting: what you can do today * Standard terminology for the radiology report * How to think about imaging information * Logic, probability, and the radiology report * Decision making in radiology * The radiology report in 2025
Principles for Best Practice in Clinical Audit
Author :
Publisher : Radcliffe Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,92 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781857759761
Book Description
Clinical audit is at the heart of clinical governance. Provides the mechanisms for reviewing the quality of everyday care provided to patients with common conditions like asthma or diabetes. Builds on a long history of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals reviewing case notes and seeking ways to serve their patients better. Addresses the quality issues systematically and explicitly, providing reliable information. Can confirm the quality of clinical services and highlight the need for improvement. Provides clear statements of principle about clinical audit in the NHS.
Advancing Clinical Governance
Author : Jonathon Secker-Walker
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 17,64 MB
Release : 2023-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1000948609
Book Description
The follow-up to Clinical Governance - Making it Happen considers the implications of clinical governance for a wide range of health care professionals including nurses, medical directors and chief executives. The contributors examine the role of the new government organisation NICE, the responsibilities of those working for NHS organisations and the benefits of patient involvement. Advancing Clinical Governance will enable health professionals to implement clinical governance effectively and with confidence.
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Author : Erik R. Ranschaert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 11,81 MB
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319948784
Book Description
This book provides a thorough overview of the ongoing evolution in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare and radiology, enabling readers to gain a deeper insight into the technological background of AI and the impacts of new and emerging technologies on medical imaging. After an introduction on game changers in radiology, such as deep learning technology, the technological evolution of AI in computing science and medical image computing is described, with explanation of basic principles and the types and subtypes of AI. Subsequent sections address the use of imaging biomarkers, the development and validation of AI applications, and various aspects and issues relating to the growing role of big data in radiology. Diverse real-life clinical applications of AI are then outlined for different body parts, demonstrating their ability to add value to daily radiology practices. The concluding section focuses on the impact of AI on radiology and the implications for radiologists, for example with respect to training. Written by radiologists and IT professionals, the book will be of high value for radiologists, medical/clinical physicists, IT specialists, and imaging informatics professionals.
Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging
Author : Anne-Marie Dixon
Publisher : Scion Publishing Ltd
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,22 MB
Release : 2008-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1906052301
Book Description
Introduction Chapter 1 General radiography Chapter 2 Contrast agents and fluoroscopy Chapter 3 Computed tomography Chapter 4 Radionuclide imaging (incl. PET/CT) Chapter 5 Ultrasound Chapter 6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Chapter 7 Balancing risk and benefit in diagnostic imaging Chapter 8 Requesting imaging investigations and understanding their results Chapter 9 Looking after those who need imaging investigations References Index
