Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography

This handy guide puts frequently requested radiographic projections at your fingertips! <b>Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography, 16th Edition </b>summarizes essential information for more than 150 radiography projections in a spiral-bound format designed for quick reference in the clinical environment. Clear instructions explain how to position patients and body parts, and an optimal radiograph is included for each projection. A portable, easy-to-carry companion to the three-volume <i>Merrill&rsquo;s Atlas</i>, this book provides guidelines for everything from perfect positioning to perfect exposures.<ul><li><b>NEW! Appendix for working with obese patients </b>provides guidance on modified positioning and imaging techniques.</li><li><b>NEW! Updated images</b> enhance coverage of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and hip, bony thorax, upper extremity, and lower extremity.</li><li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Updated exposure technique charts</b> offer current information for obtaining high-quality images.</li><li><b>Bulleted, step-by-step instructions</b> show how to position the patient and body part for frequently requested radiography projections.</li><li><b>Exposure technique chart</b> for every projection helps reduce the need for repeat radiographs and improves overall image quality.</li><li><b>Abbreviations and external landmarks</b> are listed inside the front and back covers for quick reference.</li><li><b>Diagnostic-quality radiograph</b> for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve.</li><li><b>More than 150 projections</b> are each presented in a two-page spread, and include information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, KVp values, and a photograph of a properly positioned patient.</li><li><b>Section dividers with tabs</b> make it easier to find the beginning of each section.</li></ul>