Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy [Hardcover]

Kenneth Bontrager (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1993 | ISBN-10: 0801605377 | ISBN-13: 978-0801605376 | Edition: 3rd Expndd

This work is designed to teach student radiographers positioning and special procedures. For each procedure, a description of the photograph is accompanied by a photograph, the X-ray result, a line drawing of the anatomy shown in the X-ray, and evaluation criteria. All the basic or routine projects and/or positions for all body parts and systems are described, as well as some of the more common optional projections and/or procedures. This third edition features coverage of evaluation criteria, positioning accuracy, location of film markers and patient ID information on film, image quality factors in dentistry, contrast and definition, distortion, and correct use of the anodeheel effect; details radiation protection in a new section, including radiographer and patient protection, correct filtration, collimation, gonadal shielding, protection for pregnancies; includes an updated mammography section and a new chapter on paediatric radiography; and features additions to special procedures, including tomograms, upper and lower angiograms and venograms, myelograms, and arthrograms of knee and shoulder.

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Kenneth L. Bontrager, MA, RT (R), Sun City West, AZ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book; 3rd Expndd edition (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801605377
• ISBN-13: 978-0801605376
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,205,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Precise, May 23, 2003

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Azrul Yahya (Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (Hardcover)

All that matters here is simplicity and precision. As the title says, Radiographis Positioning and Related Anatomy. You got what you expected: all radiographic positioning (almost all) and related anatomy (enough for x ray procedures but you really need anatomy book by your side)
I highly recommend this book for reference but additional facts should be close at hand for further referrals. The Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy in the National University of Malaysia gives this book a definite thumbs up. I believe many universities do the same.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Xray techs you NEED this book!, November 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 5e (Hardcover)

I have been an xray technologist since 1984. And I thought I knew everything about taking a chest xray...well, I did, back then. My department purchased this book last month and it is an eye opener! I read things in this book that I didn't know or had forgotten. The pictures are great, information priceless. If you are an 'old salt' like me or just a 'young pup' starting out, I highly recommend this book. You'll keep it with you throughout your career.