Chest X-ray Interpretation for Radiographers, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals - Softcover

Karen Sakthivel-Wainford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910451274 ISBN 13: 9781910451274

Publisher: M&K Publishing, an imprint of M&K Update Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Chest x-rays are among the most difficult plain film to report. This helpful book combines a simple introduction to the basics of chest x-ray reporting with a good number of sample cases, including actual radiographs. The book begins with the anatomy of the chest x-ray, as visualised on the posterior anterior and lateral images. This is followed by a short chapter on having a systematic approach when reporting chest x-rays, then the silhouette sign as described by Felson, then chapters on consolidation and collapse, heart failure, tumours, lung nodules, chest trauma, positioning of tubes, lines and pacemakers, chronic chest conditions and tuberculosis. Finally, there is a chapter that includes 60 cases for the reader to review. Today, many different healthcare professionals are involved in reviewing chest x-rays. This book will therefore be useful for advanced nurse practitioners, accident and emergency practitioners, and major trauma practitioners, as well as trainee radiologists, radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and junior medics. Contents include: The radiographs and anatomy of the chest x-ray A systematic approach to reviewing the chest x-ray Felson s silhouette sign Consolidation and collapse Overview of cardiovascular disorders and heart failure Lung tumours Lung nodules Chest trauma Tubes, lines and pacemakers Chronic chest conditions Tuberculosis 60 cases

About this title

About the Author

Karen Sakthivel-Wainford, H.D.C.R (R), Msc, PgCert, Advanced Radiographer Practioner, Leeds General Infirmary

Edition details

• Publisher: M&K Publishing, an imprint of M&K Update Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910451274
• ISBN 13: 9781910451274
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212