Radiographic Image Analysis

By Kathy McQuillen Martensen and Kathy McQuillen Martensen MA RT(R)

Book Overview

This comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images.

Chapter outlines give you an at-a-glance summary of chapter content

Labeled images with analysis and correction help you develop your skills for producing optimal images, thus reducing the need for repeat procedures

Student workbook provides additional opportunities to apply what you've learned in the text Expanded digital radiography content includes advances in digital imaging to keep you up-to-date in the field

Chapter objectives help you master key content

Quick reference tables highlight significant information

More bone photographic images better illustrate difficult-to-evaluate procedures

More pediatric and trauma images improve your ability to produce optimal images of different procedures

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437703364
• ISBN13: 9781437703368
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 4.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.5" x 9.0"