Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780849307850 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 512 str.

Russell L. Wilson

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This text provides information on the erect positioning of the patient, and presents radiographic positioning in chart and illustrated formats, as well as details on collimation, film size and placement. The book begins logically with basic radiography concepts and principles, discusses safety, the proper sequence for taking films, and correct radiography of particular parts of the anatomy. Also covering quality assurance, the book discusses darkroom and film storage as well as film processing quality control, film artifact identification and problem solving. Chiropractic institutions and practicing clinicians (radiographers and chiropractors alike) as well as radiographic equipment manufacturers and radiographic technology students should find this book useful.

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Basic Radiography Concept and PrinciplesRadiation Safety in Chiropractic Radiography Developing a System or the Proper Sequence for Taking FilmsCervical Spine Radiography IntroductionThoracic Spine and Basic Chest Radiography Bony Thorax Radiography A-P Full Spine and Lumbopelvic Views Sacrum and Coccyx Abdominal and Chest Decubitus Views Basic Skull and Facial Radiography Introduction to Extremity Radiography Hand and Wrist Radiography Forearm, Elbow and Humerus RadiographyShoulder, Scapula and Clavicle RadiographyPelvis, Hips and FemurKnee and Patella Radiography Lower Leg, Ankle and Calcaneus Foot and Toes Introduction to Quality Assurance and Radiographic Quality Control Darkroom and Film Storage Quality ControlRadiographic Quality Control Testing Accessory Quality Control Testing Film Artifact Identification and Problem Solving Appendix Common Radiography Terms Common Film Markings California Department of Radiologic Health Standards of Good Practice for General Radiographic Quality Assurance and Quality Control