Radiography in Veterinary Technology
Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, students, and veterinary practice application, this concise, step-by-step text will help users consistently produce excellent radiographic images. It covers the physics of radiography, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. It discusses everything from patient preparation, handling, and positioning to technical evaluation of the finished product.\ • 500 illustrations...
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Lavin (3M Medical Division, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota) provides a complete, practical guide to radiographic theory and positioning for veterinary technician students and practitioners. The third edition includes additional illustrations and radiographic images to assist in visualizing and understanding concepts, additional case studies, improved quality in the photographic images, and key points and review questions following each chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Pt. 1Radiographic Theory and Equipment1X-Ray Production32Anatomy of the X-Ray Machine93Radiation Safety254Exposure Factors375Radiographic Quality456Image Receptors617Film Processing758Radiographic Technique Evaluation919Developing a Technique Chart9910Quality Assurance/Quality Control10711Technical Artifacts and Errors: Case Studies127Pt. 2Radiographic Positioning12General Principles of Positioning14713Small Animal Forelimb15514Small Animal Pelvis and Hind Limb17515Small Animal Skull19316Small Animal Spine20917Small Animal Soft Tissue22518Special Procedures23519Large Animal Radiography25320Avian and Exotic Radiography29321Alternative Imaging Technologies313Answers to Review Questions331
\ From the PublisherRADIOGRAPHY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY LISA M LAVIN\ The fourth edition of this practical text on the subject of radiography is a compilation of the three previous editions, together with the welcome addition of a chapter on digital radiography.\ This text is written by a veterinary technician, with contributions from two associate professors in radiology, and draws on her considerable experience as a teacher in this field.\ As such, it is clearly laid out and presented. The text also makes excellent use of the 506 accompanying illustrations, many of which are reproduced in very high quality.\ This excellent textbook us very readable and provides immediate access to the information required by veterinary professionals seeking to produce good quality radiographic images.\ Reviewed by Glen Cousquer for Veterinary Times Vol 37 No 22\ \ \
