Lavin's radiography for veterinary technicians /
Radiography for veterinary technicians
Marg Brown and Lois C. Brown.
- Fifth edition.
- xv, 544 pages : illustrations ;
Revised edition of: Radiography in veterinary technology / Lisa M. Lavin. 4th ed. c2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One Diagnostic Imaging : Section One, The Technical Side of Imaging : Basic Concepts ; The Atom and Radioactivity ; Electrostatics and Energy, Magnetism and Electricity ; Diagnostic X-Ray Production -- Section Two, The Application of X-rays and the Presentation of the Image : Imaging on Film ; Producing the Image ; Optimizing the Image ; Processing the Image ; Computerized Radiography: Digital Imaging -- Section Three, X-ray Imaging : Dental Imaging ; Computerized Tomography ; Fluoroscopy -- Section Four, Non-X-ray Imaging : Ultrasound ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Nuclear Medicine -- Section Five, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection : Radiation Protection: How X-rays Affect Cells -- Part Two Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy : Overview of Positioning ; Small Animal Abdomen ; Small Animal Thorax ; Small Animal Forelimb ; Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb ; Small Animal Vertebral Column ; Small Animal Skull ; Dental Radiography ; Small Animal Special Procedures ; Equine and Large Animal Radiography ; Avian and Exotic Radiography -- Glossary.
Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging and protection provides you with foundations for good technique. Positioning photos, radiographic images and anatomical drawings presented side-by-side with text explanation for each procedure increases your comprehension and retention. Objectives, key terms, outlines, chapter introductions and key points help you organize information to ensure you understand
9781455722808
Veterinary radiography. Animal health technicians. Radiography--veterinary. Technology, Radiologic--veterinary.