03199nam a22003375i 4500 22053776 OSt 20230510162713.0 210525s2021 pau 000 0 eng 2021939951 9780323763707 9780323763714 (ebook) DLC eng rda DLC pcc SF757.8 .L38 2021 Brown, Marg, author. Lavin's radiography for veterinary technicians / Marg Brown, Lois C. Brown. Seventh edition. Philadelphia : Elsevier, Inc, 2021. 654 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Part One: Diagnostic Imaging -- Introduction -- Section One: The Technical Side of Imaging -- 1. The basics of atoms and electricity -- 2. Diagnostic X-ray production -- 3. Radiation safety and protection -- Section Two: Film Processing and Digital Imaging -- 4. Imaging on film -- 5. Producing the image -- 6. Optimizing the image -- 7. Processing the image on film -- 8. Computerized radiography and digital imaging -- 9. Quality control, testing, and artifacts -- Section Three: Specialized Imaging -- 10. Ultrasonography -- 11. Fluoroscopy -- 12. Computerized tomography -- 13. Magnetic resonance imaging -- 14. Nuclear medicine and introduction to positron emission tomography -- Part Two: Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy -- 15. Overview of positioning -- 16. Small animal abdomen -- 17. Small animal thorax -- 18. Small animal forelimb -- 19. Small animal pelvis and pelvic limb -- 20. Small animal vertebral column -- 21. Small animal skull -- 22. Dental imaging and radiography -- 23. Small animal special procedures -- 24. Equine and large animal radiography -- 25. Avian and exotic radiography -- Appendix A: Quick review of abdominal organs -- Appendix B: Quick overview of normal thoracic radiographic anatomy and further radiographic concerns -- Appendix C -- Appendix D: Avian and exotic anatomy and radiographic concerns -- Appendix E: Purchasing digital? Caveat emptor buyer beware -- Glossary -- Index. Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images — and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) — with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike! 288083 Veterinary radiography. 300229 Animal Technicians. Brown, Lois C., author. lcc 29 299602 299602 0 0 lcc 0 0 12 12 20 2023-04-19 35 = University Books, Inc. 95.00 0 SF757.8 .L38 2021 50000003293262 2023-04-19 00:00:00 c. 1 95.00 2023-04-19 6