Short description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Radiography can seem a daunting subject to tackle but this book provides an exciting and unique approach to revising a difficult subject. Each chapter introduces its topic with a list of learning objectives clearly pinpointing the essential information. A variety of exercises and activities take the student through a comprehensive revision programme and this book is an excellent complement to the veterinary nursing student's own study programme.
Long description
The Radiography volume in a series of workbooks for students that provides an enjoyable, yet thorough means of revision. Mnemonics and cartoons assist in word association and memory recall essential for examination success. Revolutionise your revision by using these workbooks!
Review
This is a softback book set out into 18 chapters to aid the veterinary student in passing the radiography section of their examinations. It is primary aimed at SVNs, but could be of use to other students where radiography is part of their course remit. The author, Suzanne Easton, is a specialist in her field and lectures at the West of England University in Bristol. She has attempted to make this style of exam recall fun, and it shows in the text. It has been presented in such a way as to make it easy to read and follow. A very worthwhile addition to a student's bookshelf, I would recommend it to any SVN.
David Kalcher - VN Times, Vol 6, Number 10, Oct 2006
Table of contents
- 1. Basic Physics 2. Electromagnetic Spectrum 3. X-ray Tube 4. X-ray Production 5. Exposure Factors 6. X-ray Film 7. Intensifying Screens, Cassettes and Grids 8. Processing Cycle 9. Processors and the Darkroom 10. Image Quality 11. Film Faults 12. Radiation Safety 13. Principles of Radiographic Positioning 14. Radiography of the Forelimb 15. Radiography of the Hind Limb 16. Radiography of the Axial Skeleton, Chest and Abdomen 17. Contrast Studies 18. Alternative Imaging Modalities Useful Reading Answers to Exercises