Clark's Pocket Handbook for Radiographers

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Published: 30/04/2010

Extent: 272 pages

Illustrations: 22 b/w line drawings; 200 b/w halftones

 

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Summary:
From the stable of 'Clark's Positioning in Radiography' now in it's 12th edition comes this practical pocket-sized rapid reference to radiographic techniques for students and qualified radiographers.

This hands-on guide provides clear and practical advice on the radiographer's day-to-day work. It covers how to position the patient and the central ray; gives guidance on the essential image characteristics; and each radiographic projection is illustrated with a positioning photograph and a radiograph, which, together with the key points, help the radiography achieve the ideal image result. This handbook also includes additional information such as image evaluation, medical abbreviations, relevant normal blood values and material on radiation protection; all relevant and useful advice for the radiographer.

• A practical hands-on guide for rapid reference in the radiographer's day to day work
• Key information given on correct patient positioning for all commonly-encountered projections
• By the authors of the well-respected Clark's Positioning in Radiography now in its 12th edition
• Convenient pocket-sized format
• Excellent quality images - both patient photographs and radiographs for each projection

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Key Aspects of Radiographic Practice
Anatomical Terminology
Positioning Terminology
Projection Terminology
Examinations
Patient identification and Consent
Justification of Examination
Radiation protection
Pregnancy
Evaluating Images: ‘The 10-Point Plan’
Examination Timeline
Guidelines for the Assessment of Trauma
Theatre Radiography
Section 2: Radiographic Projections
Acromioclavicular joint
Abdomen: AP supine
Abdomen: Prone
Abdomen: Left Lateral Decubitus
AP
Ankle: Lateral
Calcanium: Axial
Cervical Spine: AP
Cervical Spine: Lateral Erect
Cervical Spine: C1/C2 (open mouth)
Cervical Spine: Lateral ‘Swimmers’
Cervical Spine: Lateral Supine
Cervical Spine: Oblique
Cervical Spine: Flexion & Extension
Chest: PA
Chest: AP
Chest: Lateral
Chest: Supine
Chest: Mobile/Trolley
Clavicle: PA
Clavicle: Infero-superior
Coccyx Lat
Elbow: AP
Elbow AP: alternate
Elbow: Lateral
Facial Bones: Occipito-mental
Facial Bones: Occipito-mental 30
Femur: AP
Femur: Lat
Fingers: DP
Fingers: Lateral index and middle
Fingers: Lateral ring and little
Foot: DP
Foot: Oblique
Foot: Lateral Erect
Forearm: AP
Forearm: Lateral
Hand: DP
Hand: DP Oblique
Hand: Lateral
Hip: AP
Hip: Lateral Neck of Femur
Hip: Frog Lateral
Humerus: AP
Humerus: Lateral
Knee: AP
Knee: Lateral
Knee: Horizontal Beam Lateral
Knee: Intercondylar Notch
Knee: Skyline Patella
Lumbar Spine: AP
Lumbar Spine: Lateral
Lumbar Spine: Oblique
Lumbar Sacral Junction: Lateral
Mandible: Lateral
Mandible: Lateral Oblique (supine)
Orbits: Modified Occipito-mental
OPG
Pelvis: AP
Sacroiliac Joints
Sacrum AP
Sacrum Lat
Scaphoid Anterior Oblique
Scaphoid Post Oblique
Scaphoid 45 degree
Shoulder Girdle: AP
Shoulder Joint: AP
Shoulder: Supero-inferior (axial)
Shoulder: ‘Y’ projection/Lateral Scapula
Sinuses: Occipito-mental
Sinuses: Lateral
Sinuses: Occipito-frontal
Skull: Occipito-frontal 20°?
Skull: Half-axial, Occipital-frontal 30°? (Towne’s)
Skull: Lateral Erect
Skull: Fronto-occiptial O20°? (Supine/Trolley)
Skull: Modified half axial (Supine/Trolley)
Skull: Lateral Supine (Trolley)
Sternum: Lateral
Thumb: AP
Thoracic Spine: AP
Thoracic Spine: Lateral
Thumb: Lateral
Tibia & Fibula: AP
Tibia & Fibula: Lat
Toe-Hallux
Toes-2nd to 5th
Wrist: PA
Wrist: Lateral
Zygomatic arches
Section 3: Useful Information for Radiographic Practice
Non Imaging Diagnostic Tests
Medical Terminology
Abbreviations

About the Author(s):
Charles Sloane MSc DCR DRI, Principal Lecturer and Radiography Course Leader, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK

Ken Holmes MSc TDCR DRI Cert CI, Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Imaging Sciences, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK

Craig Anderson MSc BSc, Clinical Tutor, X-ray Department, Furness General Hospital, Cumbria, UK

A Stewart Whitley FCR TDCR HDCR FETC, Radiology Advisor, UK Radiology Advisory Services Ltd, Preston, UK

Readership:
Student radiographers

Clark’s Pocket Handbook for Radiographers is now available in mobile format and can be purchased via download from our partner Skyscape

Our mobile editions are suitable for use with iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad™ and Android™ OS 1.5 or higher. Please visit www.skyscape.com/support for information regarding other supported platforms.

It is available for one-off purchase or subscription.

The extra functionality of the mobile edition includes a hyperlinked contents list which allows you to jump straight to the details of each radiographic projection. Also included is an image index allowing quick reference to positioning photographs and radiographs when you need them. Depending on your device, you can also add bookmarks and annotate the text with your notes.