Overview
Full-color illustrations and radiographs presented together for side-by-side comparison are just two of the features that make Radiographic Positioning and Procedures: A Comprehensive Approach a must-have for anyone in the radiography profession. This comprehensive text provides all of the technical and procedural information needed to perform competently in the field of radiography. Both routine and alternative positions are presented based on a national perspective. The book is organized by body regions and presents a brief review of normal anatomy.
Full Product Details
Author: Joanne S. Greathouse
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 22.30cm
, Height: 4.00cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 2.679kg
ISBN: 9781401841164
ISBN 10: 1401841163
Pages: 832
Publication Date: 01 March 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiographic Positioning and Procedures Chapter 2: Chest and Upper Airway Chapter 3: Abdomen Chapter 4: Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle Chapter 5: Lower Limb and Pelvis Chapter 6: Ribs and Sternum Chapter 7: Cervical Spine Chapter 8: Thoracic Spine Chapter 9: Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx Chapter 10: Trauma Spine Chapter 11: Introduction to Skull Radiogrpahy Chapter 12: Basic Skull Positions/Projections Chapter 13: Skull and Facial Bones Chapter 14: Trauma Head Positioning Chapter 15: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 16: Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 17: Hepatobilirary System Chapter 18: Urinary System Chapter 19: Mobile and Intraoperative Radiography Chapter 20: Specialized Studies of the Skeletal System Chapter 21: Specialized Studies of the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 22: Other Specialized Studies
Author Information
Joanne S. Greathouse, now retired, was a program director for radiography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy programs at both the certificate and degreed levels. She also served as CEO of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The author of textbooks and other published works, Ms. Greathouse has presented to many organizations. She earned her certificate in radiologic technology from Methodist Hospital of Central Illinois, a baccalaureate degree from Carthage College, a master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, a certificate of advanced graduate study from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and an Educational Specialist degree from The College of William and Mary.
