Musculoskeletal Imaging
Chapter Outline Trauma, 283 General, 283 Spine, 287 Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures, 292 Face, 294 Shoulder, 297 Arm, 302 Wrist/Hand, 305 Lower Extremity, 311 Ankle, 319 Foot, 322 Orthopedic Procedures,…
GENERAL RADIOLOGY
Head and Neck Imaging
Chapter Outline Temporal Bone, 457 General, 457 Trauma, 460 Inflammation, 460 Tumors, 463 Otodystrophies and Dysplasias, 463 Congenital Anomalies, 464 Skull Base, Foramina, and Cranial Nerves, 465 General, 465 Anterior…
Gastrointestinal Imaging
Chapter Outline Esophagus, 124 General, 124 Esophageal Disease, 126 Stomach, 131 Types of Barium Studies, 131 Upper Gastrointestinal Series, 131 Percutaneous Gastrostomy, 132 Normal Appearance, 132 Types of Gastric Lesions,…
Cardiac Imaging
Chapter Outline Cardiac Imaging Techniques, 78 Plain Radiograph Interpretation, 78 Angiography, 81 Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 83 Computed Tomography, 85 Ultrasound, 87 Congenital Heart Disease, 88 General, 88 Algorithm, 89 Acyanotic…
Genitourinary Imaging
Chapter Outline Kidneys, 217 General, 217 Techniques, 218 Congenital Anomalies, 219 Cystic Disease, 220 Tumors, 223 Inflammation, 227 Nephrocalcinosis and Lithiasis, 230 Pelvicalyceal System, 232 Trauma, 234 Vascular Abnormalities, 235…
Drug Administration and Venipuncture
Drug Administration and Venipuncture OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. List the universal precautions to be taken during drug administration. 2. Differentiate between the…
An Introduction to Advanced Imaging Modalities and Additional Procedures
An Introduction to Advanced Imaging Modalities and Additional Procedures OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the potential medical complications, emotional implications, and the…
Aseptic Technique in Imaging
Aseptic Technique in Imaging OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Define surgical asepsis and differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis. 2. Explain the radiographer’s…
Additional Medical Procedures
Additional Medical Procedures OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the reasons for nasogastric and nasoenteric intubation and the technologist’s responsibilities when these tubes…
Basic Electrocardiogram Monitoring
Basic Electrocardiogram Monitoring OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Briefly explain the cardiac conduction system. 2. Correctly apply the three lead cardiac monitoring electrodes….