Better X-ray Interpretation: A Handbook for Health Professionals - Softcover

Schaffer, Kathy; Tobin, Richard; Scheffer, Kathy J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874348684 ISBN 13: 9780874348682

Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

Non-radiology experts learn how to prepare patients for X-rays, assess radiographic images, and understand interventions based on the results. More than 100 photographs of actual X-rays help readers identify improper internal tube and line placement, common respiratory conditions, strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures and detect foreign bodies, trauma, abnormal bowel patterns, and more. All instructions are written in familiar terminology. Contents include basic principles of radiology and instructions for understanding films of every major body system with a case study for each.

About this title

Synopsis:

This work aims to teach non-radiology experts how to prepare patients for X-rays, assess radiographic images and to understand interventions based on the results. Over 100 photographs of actual x-rays help in the identification of improper internal tube and line placement.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0874348684
• ISBN 13: 9780874348682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320