Overview

The first source to provide positioning information, this book not only provides information for erect positioning of the patient, it also provides valuable information on quality assurance. Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook presents information on radiographic positioning in chart and illustrated formats as well as details on collimation, film size and placement. The book begins logically with basic radiography concept and principles, discusses safety, the proper sequence for taking films, and correct radiography of particular parts of the anatomy. Also covering quality assurance, this book discusses darkroom and film storage as well as film processing quality control, film artifact identification and problem solving. Chiropractic institutions and practicing clinicians (radiographers and chiropractors alike) as well as radiographic equipment manufacturers and radiographic technology students will find this book useful.

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Author:   Russell L. Wilson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.110kg
ISBN:  

9780849307850

ISBN 10:   0849307856
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   23 August 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Basic Radiography Concept and PrinciplesRadiation Safety in Chiropractic Radiography Developing a System or the Proper Sequence for Taking FilmsCervical Spine Radiography IntroductionThoracic Spine and Basic Chest Radiography Bony Thorax Radiography A-P Full Spine and Lumbopelvic Views Sacrum and Coccyx Abdominal and Chest Decubitus Views Basic Skull and Facial Radiography Introduction to Extremity Radiography Hand and Wrist Radiography Forearm, Elbow and Humerus RadiographyShoulder, Scapula and Clavicle RadiographyPelvis, Hips and FemurKnee and Patella Radiography Lower Leg, Ankle and Calcaneus Foot and Toes Introduction to Quality Assurance and Radiographic Quality Control Darkroom and Film Storage Quality ControlRadiographic Quality Control Testing Accessory Quality Control Testing Film Artifact Identification and Problem Solving Appendix Common Radiography Terms Common Film Markings California Department of Radiologic Health Standards of Good Practice for General Radiographic Quality Assurance and Quality Control

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