Abstract:
Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (10th Edition, 2021) is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed instructions on accurate patient positioning for diagnostic imaging. The book covers essential radiographic procedures, anatomy, and positioning techniques with high-quality illustrations, radiographs, and step-by-step explanations. It emphasizes proper alignment, exposure factors, and safety measures to ensure optimal image quality and minimal patient radiation exposure. The 10th edition includes updated content on digital imaging, advanced modalities, and new positioning techniques, making it an essential resource for radiologic technologists, students, and healthcare professionals.
Description:
xvii, 827 pages : illustration ; 27 cm. || inclouded index || CONTENTS: Terminology, Positioning and Imaging Principles 1 -- Chest 69 -- Abdomen 103 -- Upper Limb 125 -- Humerus and Shoulder Girdle 177 -- Lower Limb 211 -- Femur and Pelvic Girdle 265 -- Cervical and Thoracic Spine 295 -- Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx 329 -- Bony Thorax—Sternum and Ribs 359 -- Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses 379 -- Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System 449 -- Lower Gastrointestinal System 491 -- Urinary System and Venipuncture 529 -- Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography 567 -- Pediatric Radiography 619 -- Angiography and Interventional Procedures 653 -- Computed Tomography 689 -- Special Radiographic Procedures 717 -- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities 735 -- References 799 -- Additional Resources 803 -- Index 805
