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Practical Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician, 3rd Edition

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By Connie M. Han, RVT and Cheryl D. Hurd, RVT
A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The seco ...view more
A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The second half details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. Reflecting the major role of ultrasonography in veterinary practice, the book concludes with an expanded chapter on diagnostic ultrasound.
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9780323025751
Publication Date :
10-08-2004
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Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The second half details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. Reflecting the major role of ultrasonography in veterinary practice, the book concludes with an expanded chapter on diagnostic ultrasound.

New to this edition
  • New cardiac ultrasound scanning techniques with 20 new ultrasound images
  • New images of the latest x-ray equipment
  • Updated pedagogical features, including outlines, key points, chapter objectives, and helpful hints for veterinary technicians

  • Key Features
    • Practical, concise clinical format
    • Written at the appropriate reading level for technicians
    • Abundant illustrations emphasize basic radiographic and ultrasonographic principles, techniques, and equipment used in veterinary practice
    • Concise and understandable discussion of physics and radiography
    • Examples of common artifacts show how to avoid misinterpretation of imaging studies
    • Excellent coverage of radiation safety
    • Practical technique charts
    • Excellent coverage of small- and large-animal positioning
    • Exotics chapter featuring rodents (including ferrets), reptiles, and birds
    • Ultrasound chapter that includes normal ultrasonographic findings, along with corresponding images
    • Helpful hints given for obtaining quality images and avoiding common pitfalls reflect the authors' experiences at a busy teaching institution

    Author Information
    By Connie M. Han, RVT, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN and Cheryl D. Hurd, RVT, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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    ISBN Number 9780323025751
    Description Author List By Connie M. Han, RVT, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN and Cheryl D. Hurd, RVT, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
    Copyright Year 2005
    Edition Number 3
    Format Book
    Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
    Imprint Mosby
    Page Count 304
    Publication Date 10 Aug 2004
    Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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    PART ONE: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND EQUIPMENT
    1. X-ray Generation
    2. Achieving Radiographic Quality
    3. Exposure Variables
    4. Recording the Image
    5. X-ray Equipment
    6. Darkroom Techniques
    7. Radiation Safety
    8. Developing a Small Animal Radiographic Technique Chart
    9. Radiographic Artifacts
    PART TWO: RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING
    10. Small Animal Radiography
    11. Basic Small Animal Dental Radiography
    12. Contrast Studies
    13. Exotic Animal Radiography
    14. Large Animal Radiography
    15. Diagnostic Ultrasound
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