Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

Marg Brown, RVT, Seneca College, King Campus, King City, Ontario, Canada
Lois Brown, MRT(R), CDT, ACR, MSc

Written by veterinary technicians for veterinary students and practicing technicians, Lavins Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition, combines all the aspects of imaging - including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs -into one comprehensive text. Completely updated with all new vivid, color equipment photos, positioning drawings and detailed anatomy drawings, this fifth edition is a valuable resource for students, technicians and veterinarians who need information on the latest technology or unique positioning.

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Hardbound, 448 Pages

Published: June 2013

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4557-2280-8

Part 1: Diagnostic Imaging
Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging
1. Basic Concepts
2. The Atom and Radioactivity
3. Electrostatics and Energy, Magnetism and Electricity
4. Diagnostic X-ray Production

Section 2: The Application of X-rays and the Presentation of the Image
5. Imaging on Film
6. Producing the Image
7. Processing the Image
8. Optimizing the Image
9. Computerized and Digital Imaging

Section 3: X-Ray Imaging
10. Dental Imaging
11. Computerized Tomography
12. Fluoroscopy

Section 4: Non X-Ray Imaging
13. Ultrasound
14. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
15. Nuclear Medicine

Section 5: Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
16. How X-rays Affect Cells; Radiation Protection

Part 2: Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy
17. Overview of Positioning
18. Small Animal Abdomen
19. Small Animal Thorax
20. Small Animal Forelimb
21. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb
22. Small Animal Spine
23. Small Animal Skull
24. Dental Radiography
25. Special Procedures
26. Large Animal Radiography
27. Avian and Exotic Radiography
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