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Abstract
Make sure you understand and know how to use the very latest diagnostic imaging technology with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition! All aspects of imaging – including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs – are combined into 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!
- More than 1000 full-color photos and updated radiographic images visually demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning.
- UNIQUE! Non-manual restraint techniques including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation and combinations improve your safety and radiation protection.
- UNIQUE! Comprehensive dental radiography coverage gives you a meaningful background in the dentistry subsection of vet radiography.
- Increased emphasis on digital radiography, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up-to-date on the most recent developments in digital technology.
- Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging and protection provide you with foundations for good technique.
- Objectives, key terms, outlines, chapter introductions and key points help you organize information to ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter.
- Color anatomy art created by an expert medical illustrator help you to recognize and avoid making imaging mistakes.
- Check It Out boxes provide suggestions for practical actions that help better understand content being presented.
- Points to ponder boxes emphasize information critical to performing tasks correctly.
- Key points boxes help you to review critical content presented in the radiographic positioning chapters.
- NEW! All chapters have been reviewed, revised and updated to present content in a way that is easy to follow and understand.
- NEW! Updated radiation protection chapter focuses on the importance of safety in the lab.
- NEW! Additional popular diagnostic information includes MRI/PET and CT/PET scans.
- NEW! Coverage of Sante’s Rule that clearly explains the mathematical process for creating a technique chart
- NEW! Chapters on Dental Imaging and Radiography, Quality Control, and Testing and Artifacts combines existing content with updates into these important parts of radiography.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | cover | ||
| Inside Front Cover | ifc1 | ||
| Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians | i | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Contributors | vi | ||
| Reviewers | vii | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| New Features | ix | ||
| Organization | ix | ||
| Part One: Diagnostic Imaging | ix | ||
| New Features of Part One | ix | ||
| Part Two: Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy | x | ||
| Additional Learning Resources | x | ||
| Acknowledgments | xi | ||
| Table Of Contents | xii | ||
| One Diagnostic Imaging | 1 | ||
| Part 1 text | 1 | ||
| One The Technical Side of Imaging | 2 | ||
| 1 The Basics of Atoms and Electricity | 2 | ||
| Outline | 2 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 2 | ||
| Key Terms | 2 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 2 | ||
| The Discovery of X-Rays | 3 | ||
| Elements and Atomic Theory | 3 | ||
| Matter and Energy | 4 | ||
| The Electromagnetic Spectrum | 4 | ||
| The Dual Nature of X-Rays | 5 | ||
| Energy as Wavelengths and Frequencies | 6 | ||
| Energy as Particles | 6 | ||
| Summary | 7 | ||
| Review Questions | 7 | ||
| 2 Diagnostic X-Ray Production | 8 | ||
| Outline | 8 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 8 | ||
| Key Terms | 9 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 9 | ||
| The X-Ray Tube | 9 | ||
| The Cathode | 9 | ||
| The Anode | 11 | ||
| The Rotating Anode | 11 | ||
| The Rotor Circuit | 11 | ||
| The Stationary Anode | 12 | ||
| The Anode Heel Effect | 12 | ||
| The Line Focus Principle | 13 | ||
| Off-Focus Radiation and Heat Bloom | 13 | ||
| Electricity | 13 | ||
| The Wall Switch | 13 | ||
| The Electric Circuit | 13 | ||
| Potential Difference | 15 | ||
| Line Voltage Compensator | 15 | ||
| Circuit Breakers: Amperage and Ground | 16 | ||
| Current (Amperage) | 16 | ||
| Ground | 16 | ||
| Direct Current and Alternating Current | 16 | ||
| Direct Current | 16 | ||
| Alternating Current | 16 | ||
| Transformers | 17 | ||
| Rectifiers | 18 | ||
| Single-Phase Circuits | 19 | ||
| Three-Phase Circuits | 19 | ||
| High-Frequency Pulses | 19 | ||
| The X-Ray Unit | 19 | ||
| Components of the X-Ray Unit | 19 | ||
| Large-Animal Portable X-Ray Units | 20 | ||
| X-Ray Production | 22 | ||
| The Exposure Switch | 22 | ||
| Exposure Switch Variations | 22 | ||
| Producing X-Rays | 23 | ||
| Heat Dissipation | 23 | ||
| The Tube Rating Chart | 24 | ||
| Focal Spot Bloom | 24 | ||
| Minimum Power Supply Requirements | 24 | ||
| Summary | 25 | ||
| Review Questions | 25 | ||
| 3 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection for the Patient and the Worker | 27 | ||
| Outline | 27 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 27 | ||
| Key Terms | 27 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 27 | ||
| Radiobiology | 28 | ||
| Cell Biology in Brief | 28 | ||
| Radiation Effects | 28 | ||
| Radioactivity | 29 | ||
| Intensity of Radiation | 29 | ||
| Radiation-Monitoring Equipment | 30 | ||
| Measurement of Radiation Doses | 30 | ||
| Types of Dosimeters | 30 | ||
| Use of Dosimeters | 31 | ||
| Radiation Exposure | 31 | ||
| Recommended Dose Limits for Radiation Workers and Nonradiation Workers | 31 | ||
| The Occupational Health and Safety Acts (Canada, United States, and International) | 32 | ||
| Legislation Regarding Radiation Doses to the Health Care Worker | 33 | ||
| Radiation Units | 33 | ||
| Principles of Radiation Protection | 34 | ||
| Time | 34 | ||
| Distance (The Inverse Square Law) | 34 | ||
| Shielding | 35 | ||
| Radiation-Protective Devices | 35 | ||
| Leaded Protection Materials | 35 | ||
| Use and Care | 35 | ||
| Lead Specifications | 35 | ||
| Further Methods to Reduce Radiation Exposure to the Veterinary Handler | 36 | ||
| Immobilization Equipment | 36 | ||
| Veterinary Facilities Inspection Checklist | 37 | ||
| Radiation Safety Websites | 37 | ||
| Summary | 39 | ||
| Review Questions | 39 | ||
| Two Film Processing and Digital Imaging | 41 | ||
| 4 Imaging on Film | 41 | ||
| Outline | 41 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 41 | ||
| Key Terms | 41 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 41 | ||
| X-Ray Cassettes | 43 | ||
| Intensifying Screens | 44 | ||
| Screen Composition | 44 | ||
| Screen Characteristics | 44 | ||
| The Blue/Green Question | 45 | ||
| More About Color | 46 | ||
| Screen Speed | 47 | ||
| Cassette Identification vs. Screen Identification | 47 | ||
| Luminescence and Phosphorescence | 48 | ||
| Screen Aging Response | 48 | ||
| Speed Response Differences | 48 | ||
| Radiography Film | 49 | ||
| The Development of Film-Based Imaging | 50 | ||
| Composition of Radiography Film | 51 | ||
| Film Base | 52 | ||
| Film Emulsion | 52 | ||
| The Supercoat | 52 | ||
| Latent Image Formation | 53 | ||
| Base + Fog | 53 | ||
| The Response of Film to Light | 54 | ||
| Film Color | 54 | ||
| Film Speed | 54 | ||
| Film Speed and White Box Film | 55 | ||
| Storage of Film, Cassettes, and Screens | 55 | ||
| Film | 55 | ||
| Cassettes and Screens | 56 | ||
| Other Equipment and Accessories | 56 | ||
| Summary | 56 | ||
| Image Gallery | 56 | ||
| Review Questions | 61 | ||
| 5 Producing the Image | 64 | ||
| Outline | 64 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 64 | ||
| Key Terms | 64 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 64 | ||
| The Technique Chart | 65 | ||
| The Radiography Unit | 65 | ||
| Technical Factors | 65 | ||
| Radiographic Contrast vs. Subject Contrast | 66 | ||
| Distance, Kilovoltage, Milliamperage, and Time | 66 | ||
| Distance and the Inverse Square Law | 66 | ||
| Kilovoltage, Milliamperage, and Time | 67 | ||
| Billiards Analogy | 67 | ||
| Optimizing Kilovoltage | 69 | ||
| The 15% Rule for Changing Kilovoltage | 69 | ||
| Equipment Purchase | 70 | ||
| Developing Technique Charts | 70 | ||
| Use of a Phantom | 70 | ||
| Procedure | 71 | ||
| Sante’s Rule | 71 | ||
| Grids and Grid Trays | 74 | ||
| Tabletop vs. Grid Tray in Film/Screen Imaging | 74 | ||
| Producing a Working Technique Chart | 74 | ||
| The Three “Rules” | 74 | ||
| Rule | 74 | ||
| Two Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy | 223 | ||
| In the positioning chapters the following will be stressed: | 223 | ||
| 15 Overview of Positioning | 224 | ||
| Outline | 224 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 224 | ||
| Key Terms | 224 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 224 | ||
| Technical Note: | 224 | ||
| Positional Terminology | 225 | ||
| Rules of Positioning | 225 | ||
| Limb Terminology | 226 | ||
| Patient Positioning | 226 | ||
| The Patient | 226 | ||
| Patient Preparation | 228 | ||
| Positioning Aids for Human Safety | 228 | ||
| Required Views and Positioning Guidelines | 230 | ||
| Image Identification | 233 | ||
| Viewing Radiographs | 234 | ||
| Radiographic Checklist | 234 | ||
| Review Questions | 235 | ||
| Bibliography | 236 | ||
| 16 Small Animal Abdomen | 237 | ||
| Outline | 237 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 237 | ||
| Key Terms | 237 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 237 | ||
| Technical Note: | 237 | ||
| Radiographic Concerns | 238 | ||
| Positions | 239 | ||
| Lateral—Routine | 239 | ||
| Positioning | 239 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 239 | ||
| Ventrodorsal—Routine | 241 | ||
| Positioning | 241 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 242 | ||
| Further Views | 243 | ||
| Dorsoventral—Ancillary | 243 | ||
| Positioning | 243 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 243 | ||
| Lateral Decubitus (Ventrodorsal View With Horizontal Beam)—Ancillary | 244 | ||
| Positioning | 244 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 244 | ||
| Modified Lateral and Lateral Oblique—Ancillary | 245 | ||
| Modified Lateral—Ancillary | 245 | ||
| Positioning | 245 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 245 | ||
| Lateral Oblique—Ancillary | 246 | ||
| Positioning | 246 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 246 | ||
| Anatomical Abdominal Radiographic Concerns | 246 | ||
| Note | 247 | ||
| Review Questions | 251 | ||
| References | 252 | ||
| Bibliography | 252 | ||
| 17 Small Animal Thorax | 253 | ||
| Outline | 253 | ||
| Learning Objectives | 253 | ||
| Key Terms | 253 | ||
| Key terms are defined in the Glossary on the Evolve website. | 253 | ||
| Technical Note: | 253 | ||
| Radiographic and Positioning Concerns | 254 | ||
| Positions | 256 | ||
| Lateral Thorax—Routine | 256 | ||
| Positioning | 256 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 257 | ||
| Ventrodorsal Thorax—Routine | 260 | ||
| Positioning | 260 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 261 | ||
| Dorsoventral Thorax—Routine | 262 | ||
| Positioning | 262 | ||
| Comments and Tips | 263 | ||
| Ancillary Views | 264 | ||
| Horizontal Beam Radiography—Ancillary | 264 | ||
| General Comments and Tips for the Horizontal Views | 264 | ||
| Lateral Decubitus View (Ventrodorsal View With Horizontal Beam)—Ancillary | 264 | ||
| Positioning, Comments, and Tips | 264 | ||
| Dorsoventral or Ventrodorsal Decubitus View (Horizontal Beam Lateral Radiograph)—Ancillary | 265 | ||
| Index | 615 | ||
| A | 615 | ||
| B | 615 | ||
| C | 615 | ||
| D | 617 | ||
| E | 618 | ||
| F | 618 | ||
| G | 619 | ||
| H | 620 | ||
| I | 620 | ||
| K | 621 | ||
| L | 621 | ||
| M | 622 | ||
| N | 622 | ||
| O | 623 | ||
| P | 623 | ||
| Q | 623 | ||
| R | 624 | ||
| S | 624 | ||
| T | 626 | ||
| U | 626 | ||
| V | 627 | ||
| W | 627 | ||
| X | 627 | ||
| Basic Concepts | IBC2 | ||
| Fractions | IBC2 | ||
| Addition and Subtraction | IBC2 | ||
| Whole Numbers | IBC2 | ||
| Proportionality (Variation) of Numbers | IBC2 | ||
| Direct Proportionality | IBC2 | ||
| Indirect Proportionality | IBC2 | ||
| Units of Measurement | IBC2 | ||
| Mass | IBC2 | ||
| Length | IBC2 | ||
| Time | IBC2 | ||
| Prefixes | IBC2 | ||
| Inside Back Cover | ibc1 |