Radiography in Veterinary Technology

ISBN 13:
9780721692753
ISBN 10:
0721692753
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 09/13/2002
Publisher: Saunders
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Summary

Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, the new edition of this bestselling resource offers complete, practical guidance on how to produce consistently superior radiographic images.

Part 1 Radiographic Theory and Equipment

X-Ray Production

(6)

Definition of X-Rays

(1)

Physical Properties of X-Ray Electromagnetic Radiation

(1)

Generation of X-Rays

(1)

Discovery of X-Rays

(3)

Anatomy of the X-Ray Machine

(16)

The X-Ray Tube

(5)

X-Ray Production

(1)

Cathode

(1)

Anode

(2)

Focal Spot

(1)

Possible Areas of Tube Failure

(2)

Cathode Failure

(1)

Anode Bearing Failure

(1)

Anode Target Failure

(1)

Glass Envelope Damage

(1)

Tube Housing Anomalies

(1)

Technical Components of the X-Ray Machine

(8)

Electrical Components

(1)

X-Ray Tube Rating

(1)

Three-Phase Generator

(1)

High-Frequency Generators

(1)

The Collimator

(1)

The Tube Stand

(1)

The Control Panel

(5)

Radiation Safety

(12)

Hazards of Ionizing Radiation

(1)

Maximum Permissible Dose

(1)

Radiation Exposure Units

(1)

Patient Exposure

(1)

Personnel Monitoring Devices

(1)

Practical Application of Radiation Safety

(8)

Maintenance of Protective Apparel

(1)

Radiation Safety Rules---A Checklist

(2)

Additional Radiation Safety Rules for Fluoroscopy

(2)

Exposure Factors

(8)

Milliamperage and Time

(2)

Kilovoltage

(1)

Distance

(1)

How Radiography Works: A Review

(1)

How Radiography Works: A Different Look

(4)

Radiographic Quality

(16)

Radiographic Density

(1)

Factors Affecting Radiographic Density

(1)

Contrast

(3)

Radiographic Contrast

(2)

Subject Contrast

(1)

Exposure Factors

(1)

Milliamperage-Seconds

(1)

Kilovoltage

(1)

Scatter Radiation

(1)

Grid

(3)

Grid Focus

(1)

Grid Efficiency

(1)

Grid Factor

(1)

Grid Pattern

(1)

Focused versus Unfocused Grids

(1)

Pseudofocused Grid

(1)

Potter-Bucky Diaphragm

(1)

Care of Grids

(1)

Radiographic Detail and Definition

(6)

Geometric Unsharpness

(1)

Geometric Distortion and Magnification

(5)

Image Receptors

(14)

The Cassette

(1)

Cassette Care

(1)

Intensifying Screens

(7)

Screen Construction

(2)

Screen Speed

(1)

Screen Speed Ratings

(1)

Screen Speed Summary

(1)

Mounting Screens in the Cassette

(1)

Specialized Screens: Fluoroscopy

(1)

Screen Care

(1)

X-Ray Film

(2)

Film Composition

(1)

Latent Image

(1)

Film Types

(1)

Film Speed

(1)

Film Care

(1)

Film-Screen Systems

(2)

Film Processing

(16)

The Darkroom

(3)

Organization

(1)

Darkroom Lightproofing

(1)

Film-Processing Solutions

(2)

The Developer

(1)

The Rinse Bath

(1)

The Fixer

(1)

The Wash Bath

(1)

Wetting Agent

(1)

Solution Replenisher

(1)

Solution Replacement

(1)

Biologic Growth

(1)

Film-Processing Techniques

(5)

Manual-Processing Procedure

(3)

Automatic Processing

(2)

Silver Recovery

(1)

Metallic Replacement

(1)

Electrolytic Recovery

(1)

Chemical Precipitation

(1)

Film Identification

(2)

Lead Markers

(1)

Lead-Impregnated Tape

(1)

Photoimprinting Label System

(1)

Miscellaneous Markers

(1)

Other Identification Methods

(1)

Film Filing

(2)

Radiographic Technique Evaluation

(8)

Physics of Radiography: A Review

(1)

Density and Contrast: A Review

(1)

Viewing a Radiograph

(1)

Evaluation of Radiographic Technique

(1)

Question 1

(1)

Question 2

(1)

Penetration Evaluation of a Radiograph That Is Too Light

(1)

Penetration Evaluation of a Radiograph That Is Too Dark

(1)

Practical Applications

(3)

Other Error Considerations

(2)

Developing a Technique Chart

(8)

Suggested Charts

100

(1)

Technique Chart Formulation

100

(1)

Exposure Factors

101

(1)

Procedure Flowchart: Variable kVp Technique Chart

101

(2)

Trial Exposure: Example 1

102

(1)

Trial Exposure: Example 2

102

(1)

Other Formulation Methods

103

(1)

Modification Recommendations

104

(3)

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

107

(20)

Susan L. McClanahan

Quality Assurance/Quality Control in Veterinary Radiography

108

(19)

Equipment

108

(1)

Tracking Charts

109

(1)

Procedures

109

(11)

Darkroom Quality Control

120

(7)

Technical Artifacts and Errors: Case Studies

127

(20)

Part 2 Radiographic Positioning

General Principles of Positioning

147

(8)

Positional Terminology

148

(1)

Beam Direction

148

(1)

Patient Positioning: Basic Criteria

148

(4)

The Patient

150

(1)

Measurement

150

(1)

Required Views

150

(1)

Collimation

151

(1)

Positioning Guidelines

151

(1)

Patient Preparation

152

(1)

Restraint

152

(1)

Positioning Aids

152

(1)

Film Identification

152

(3)

Small Animal Forelimb

155

(20)

Scapula

156

(3)

Lateral View

156

(1)

Caudocranial View

157

(2)

Shoulder

159

(2)

Lateral View

159

(1)

Caudocranial View

160

(1)

Humerus

161

(3)

Lateral View

161

(1)

Caudocranial View

162

(1)

Craniocaudal View

163

(1)

Elbow

164

(3)

Craniocaudal View

164

(1)

Lateral View

165

(1)

Flexed Lateral View

166

(1)

Radius and Ulna

167

(2)

Lateral View

167

(1)

Craniocaudal View

168

(1)

Carpus

169

(2)

Lateral View

169

(1)

Dorsopalmar View

170

(1)

Metacarpus-Phalanges

171

(4)

Dorsopalmar View

171

(1)

Lateral View

172

(3)

Small Animal Pelvis and Hind Limb

175

(18)

Pelvis

176

(5)

Lateral View

176

(1)

Ventrodorsal View

176

(5)

Femur

181

(2)

Lateral View

181

(1)

Craniocaudal View

182

(1)

Stifle Joint

183

(3)

Caudocranial View

183

(1)

Lateral View

184

(1)

Skyline Projection of Patella (Sunrise View)

185

(1)

Tibia and Fibula

186

(2)

Lateral View

186

(1)

Caudocranial View

187

(1)

Tarsus

188

(2)

Lateral View

188

(1)

Plantarodorsal and Dorsoplantar Views

189

(1)

Metatarsus-Phalanges

190

(3)

Lateral View

190

(1)

Dorsoplantar and Plantarodorsal Views

191

(2)

Small Animal Skull

193

(16)

Skull

194

(3)

Introduction

194

(1)

Lateral View

194

(1)

Dorsoventral View

195

(1)

Ventrodorsal View

196

(1)

Frontal Sinuses

197

(1)

Rostrocaudal View

197

(1)

Cranium

198

(1)

Rostrocaudal View

198

(1)

Nasal Cavity

199

(1)

Ventrodorsal Open-Mouth View

199

(1)

Tympanic Bullae

200

(2)

Rostrocaudal Open-Mouth View

200

(1)

Lateral Oblique View

201

(1)

Temporomandibular Joint

202

(1)

Ventrodorsal Oblique View

202

(1)

Maxilla

203

(2)

Dorsoventral Intraoral View

203

(1)

Upper Dental Arcade

204

(1)

Mandible

205

(2)

Ventrodorsal Intraoral View

205

(1)

Lower Dental Arcade

206

(1)

Teeth

207

(2)

Lateral Intraoral View

207

(2)

Small Animal Spine

209

(16)

Cervical Spine

210

(4)

Ventrodorsal View

210

(1)

Extended Lateral View

210

(1)

Flexed Lateral View

210

(3)

Hyperextended Lateral View

213

(1)

Thoracic Spine

214

(2)

Ventrodorsal View

214

(1)

Lateral View

215

(1)

Thoracolumbar Spine

216

(2)

Ventrodorsal View

216

(1)

Lateral View

217

(1)

Lumbar Spine

218

(2)

Ventrodorsal View

218

(1)

Lateral View

219

(1)

Sacrum

220

(1)

Ventrodorsal View

220

(1)

Caudal Spine

221

(4)

Ventrodorsal View

221

(1)

Lateral View

222

(3)

Small Animal Soft Tissue

225

(10)

Pharynx

226

(1)

Lateral View

226

(1)

Thorax

227

(5)

Dorsoventral View

227

(1)

Ventrodorsal View

228

(1)

Lateral View

229

(1)

Lateral View with Horizontal Beam

230

(1)

Lateral Decubitus View (Ventrodorsal View with Horizontal Beam)

231

(1)

Abdomen

232

(3)

Ventrodorsal View

232

(1)

Lateral View

233

(2)

Special Procedures

235

(18)

Indications

237

(1)

Contrast Media

237

(1)

Iodine Preparations

237

(1)

Barium Preparations

238

(1)

Negative-Contrast Agents--Gases

238

(1)

Patient Preparation

238

(1)

Contrast Studies of the Gastrointestinal Tract

238

(6)

Esophagography

239

(1)

Upper Gastrointestinal Study

240

(1)

Gastrography

241

(1)

Lower Gastrointestinal Study

241

(3)

Contrast Studies of the Urinary System

244

(5)

Excretory Urography

244

(1)

Cystography

244

(5)

Urethrography

249

(1)

Additional Techniques---A Brief Overview

249

(4)

Arthrography

249

(1)

Angiography and Angiocardiography

250

(1)

Cholecystography

250

(1)

Fistulography

250

(1)

Lymphography

250

(1)

Myelography

251

(1)

Pneumoperitoneography

251

(1)

Sialography

251

(1)

Vaginography

251

(2)

Large Animal Radiography

253

(40)

Special Considerations

254

(1)

Patient Restraint

254

(1)

Equipment

254

(1)

Patient Preparation

254

(1)

Radiation Safety

255

(1)

Positioning Devices

255

(1)

Distal Phalanx (Pedal Bone)

255

(4)

Lateral View

255

(2)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar View

257

(1)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar Oblique View

258

(1)

Navicular Bone

259

(2)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar Oblique View

259

(1)

Flexor View

260

(1)

Proximal Phalanges

261

(2)

Lateral View (Short and Long Pastern)

261

(1)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar View

262

(1)

Fetlock Joint

263

(4)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar View

263

(1)

Lateral View

264

(1)

Flexed Lateral View

265

(1)

Oblique Views (Lateral and Medial)

266

(1)

Metacarpus/Metatarsus

267

(8)

Dorsopalmar/Dorsoplantar View

267

(1)

Lateral View

268

(1)

Oblique Views (Lateral and Medial)

269

(1)

Carpus Joint

270

(1)

Dorsopalmar View

270

(1)

Lateral View

271

(1)

Flexed Lateral View

272

(1)

Oblique Views (Lateral and Medial)

273

(1)

Skyline View

274

(1)

Tarsus joint

275

(3)

Dorsoplantar View

275

(1)

Lateral View

276

(1)

Oblique Views (Lateral and Medial)

277

(1)

Elbow Joint

278

(2)

Craniocaudal View

279

(1)

Lateral View

279

(1)

Shoulder Joint

280

(1)

Lateral View

280

(1)

Stifle Joint

281

(2)

Caudocranial View

281

(1)

Lateral View

282

(1)

Pelvis

283

(1)

Ventrodorsal View

283

(1)

Skull

284

(4)

Lateral View

284

(1)

Guttural Pouch/Larynx/Pharynx

285

(1)

Dorsoventral View

286

(1)

Teeth (Mandibular and Maxillary

287

(1)

Cervical Spine

288

(1)

Lateral View

288

(1)

Additional Areas---A Brief Overview

289

(4)

Thorax

289

(1)

Abdomen

289

(1)

Thoracic Spine

289

(4)

Avian and Exotic Radiography

293

(20)

Special Considerations

294

(2)

Equipment

294

(1)

Exposure Factors

295

(1)

Patient Restraint

295

(1)

Avian Radiography

296

(4)

Whole-Body Ventrodorsal View

296

(1)

Whole-Body Lateral View

297

(1)

Wing---Caudocranial View

298

(1)

Gastrointestinal Contrast Study

299

(1)

Rodent Radiography

300

(1)

Rat

300

(1)

Whole-Body Lateral View

301

(1)

Reptile Radiography

302

(7)

Turtle

302

(3)

Lizard

305

(2)

Snake

307

(2)

Fish Radiography

309

(4)

Dorsoventral and Lateral Whole-Body View

309

(4)

Alternative Imaging Technologies

313

(18)

Patricia A. Walter

Ultrasonography

314

(10)

Technical Aspects

315

(1)

Clinical Applications

315

(9)

Computed Tomography

324

(2)

Technical Aspects

324

(1)

Clinical Applications

325

(1)

Nuclear Scintigraphy

326

(5)

Technical Aspects

326

(1)

Clinical Applications

327

(4)

Answers to Review Questions

331

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