Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider (eBook)

Practical Radiograph Interpretation

Theresa M. Campo (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023 | 2., Second Edition, New Edition
219 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-6047-8 (ISBN)

Infos

AJN award winner!This is a concise, easy-to-use reference, enabling health care providers to identify and understand how and when to use the full scope of medical imaging testing modalities-- radiographs, CTs, nuclear imaging, and ultrasound scans and images. The new second edition features a more in-depth discussion of each modality with a focus on the foundational concepts of radiography interpretation of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine. It expands coverage of imaging and increases the number of images provided for a total of 400. In addition, the Springer Connect website includes dozens of videos to greatly enhance the learning process.With clear descriptions of each modalitysupported by figures, tables, and actual patient filmsthe text guides readers through the clinical decision-making process. It describes how to choose the best diagnostic test to assess a presenting condition, and examines interpretations of plain radiographs of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine. The book fosters an in-depth understanding of the differences between modalities, their attributes, and an appreciation for their parameters with age-appropriate considerations. To assist health care practitioners with the challenges of interpreting plain radiographs, the book simplifies this process with an incremental approach to correct interpretation of what appears on the radiograph and understanding the rationale behind the interpretation.New to the Second Edition:In-depth discussions of different medical imaging testing modality, with a focus on foundational concepts of radiology interpretation of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spineExploration of similarities and differences between modalitiesOver 400 imagesAccompanying videosKey Features:Addresses the basics of radiology, CT scans, nuclear imaging, MRIs, and ultrasound and their characteristics and differencesProvides a step-by-step approach to interpretation of radiographsGuides in the selection of the correct diagnostic testSupports information with figures, tables, images, and filmsUseful to a wide range of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other providers in multiple settings

Inhalt

Reviewers

Foreword by David Begleiter, MD

Preface

Acknowledgments

Springer Publishing Connect^TM Resources

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL IMAGING INCLUDING RADIOGRAPHS, CT, NUCLEAR SCANS, MRIS, AND ULTRASONOGRAPHY 

Chapter 1. Radiology Basics, History of Radiology

Factors Affecting Images

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 2. Radiating Testing Modalities  

Radiographs

Computed Tomography (CT)

Nuclear Scanning

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 3. Nonradiating Testing Modalities  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Ultrasonography

Considerations When Ordering Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Conclusion

Resources

SECTION II: INTERPRETING CHEST AND ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPHS 

Chapter 4. Basic Interpretation of the Chest  

Radiographic Densities

Adequacy of Radiographs

Pediatric Considerations (Comparison of Adult and Infant/Child)

Mediastinal Width

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 5. Abnormalities Found on Radiographs of the Chest  

Atelectasis

Pulmonary Edema

Pleural Effusion

Interpretation of Infiltrates and Consolidation

Pneumothorax

Tension Pneumothorax

Pneumomediastinum

Hyperaeration

Masses and Tumors

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 6. Basic Interpretation of the Abdomen  

Interpretation and Normal Findings

Free Air and Air–Fluid Levels

Calcifications

Foreign Bodies

Dilated Small Bowel

Dilated Large Bowel and Megacolon

Conclusion

Resources

SECTION III: INTERPRETATION OF EXTREMITY RADIOGRAPHS 

Chapter 7. Basic Interpretation of Long Bone—Upper Extremity Radiographs  

Normal

Abnormalities of the Upper Extremity

Bone Lesions

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 8. Basic Interpretation of Long Bone---Lower Extremity Radiographs  

Normal

Describing Fractures

Pediatric Considerations

Abnormalities of the Lower Extremity

Conclusion

Resources

SECTION IV: INTERPRETATION OF SPINE RADIOGRAPHS 

Chapter 9. Basic Interpretation of Cervical Spine Radiographs  

Normal

Abnormalities

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 10. Basic Interpretation of Thoracic Spine Radiographs  

Normal

Abnormalities

Conclusion

Resources

Chapter 11. Basic Interpretation of Lumbar Spine Radiographs  

Normal

Abnormalities

Conclusion

Resources

Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Ausbildung / Prüfung
• Themenwelt: Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Anamnese / Körperliche Untersuchung
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-6047-6 / 0826160476
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-6047-8 / 9780826160478