Practical diagnostic imaging for the veterinary technician / 2nd ed.

Table Of Contents:
PART ONE Radiographic Technique and Equipment 1(56)

X-Ray Generation 3(7)

Definition of X-Rays 3(1)

X-Ray Tube Anatomy 3(3)

Transformers 6(1)

Rectifiers 6(1)

Tube Rating Charts 6(2)

Anode Heel Effect 8(1)

Summary 8(2)

Achieving Radiographic Quality 10(12)

Radiographic Density 10(1)

Radiographic Contrast 10(1)

Radiographic Detail 11(3)

Quantum Mottle 14(1)

Distortion 15(2)

Scatter Radiation 17(1)

Grids 18(4)

Exposure Variables 22(3)

Milliamperage 22(1)

Kilovoltage Peak 23(1)

Focal-Film Distance 23(1)

Object-Film Distance 24(1)

Recording the Imaging 25(4)

X-Ray Film 25(1)

Intensifying Screens 26(3)

X-ray Equipment 29(3)

Fluoroscopy 30(2)

Darkroom Techniques 32(7)

Darkroom Layout 32(1)

Film Identification 33(1)

Safelights 34(1)

Manual Processing 35(1)

Automatic Processing 36(1)

Silver Recovery 37(2)

Radiation Safety 39(6)

Exposure Terminology 40(1)

Sources of Exposure 40(1)

Monitoring Devices 40(1)

Minimizing Exposure 41(1)

Increased Distance 42(1)

Reduced Time 43(2)

Developing a Small Animal Radiographic Technique Chart 45(5)

Preparation 45(1)

Establishing the Baseline mAs Chart 46(1)

Example of Technique Chart Development 47(1)

kVp Charts for Machines With Maximum Capacity of 90 kVp 47(1)

Variable mA Chart for When Detail Cassettes Are Not Available 48(2)

Radiographic Artifacts 50(7)

Artifacts That Occur Before Processing 50(3)

Artifacts That Occur During Processing 53(4)
PART TWO Radiographic Positioning 57(216)

Small Animal Radiography 59(67)

Directional Terminology 59(2)

Positioning for Radiographs of the Skull 61(12)

Vertebral Column 73(1)

Cervical Vertebra 73(6)

Thoracic Vertebra 79(2)

Thoracolumbar Vertebra 81(2)

Lumbar Vertebra 83(1)

Ventrodorsal Position 84(2)

Lumbosacral Vertebra 86(2)

Metacarpus and Digits 88(3)

Carpus 91(2)

Radius and Ulna 93(2)

Elbow Joint 95(4)

Humerus 99(3)

Shoulder Joint 102(2)

Scapula 104(2)

Thorax 106(3)

Abdomen 109(2)

Pelvis 111(3)

Femur 114(3)

Stifle Joint 117(2)

Tibia 119(2)

Tarsus 121(2)

Metatarsus and Digits 123(3)

Basic Small Animal Dental Radiography 126(5)

Equipment 126(1)

Exposure 127(1)

Positioning 128(3)

Contrast Studies 131(27)

Positive Contrast Media 131(1)

Negative Contrast Media 132(1)

Double Contrast Procedures 132(2)

Gastrointestinal Tract Studies 134(7)

Urinary Tract Studies 141(8)

Miscellaneous Studies 149(9)

Exotic Animal Radiography 158(30)

Rodent and Small Mammal Radiography 159(12)

Reptile Radiography 171(11)

Avian Radiography 182(6)

Large Animal Radiography 188(40)

Radiographic Aids 188(2)

Carpal Views 190(6)

Tarsal Views 196(6)

Metacarpal Views 202(5)

Metatarsal Views 207(1)

Metacarpophalangeal Joint Views (Fetlock Joint) 207(5)

Metatarsophalangeal Joint Views (Fetlock Joint) 212(1)

Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (Pastern Joint) 212(2)

Distal Phalanx Views (Coffin Bone) 214(6)

Distal Sesamoid Views (Navicular Bone) 220(3)

Views of the Rear Feet 223(1)

Femorotibial Joint Views (Stifle Joint) 223(2)

Brachioantebrachial Joint Views 225(3)

Diagnostic Ultrasound 228(45)

Basic Physics 228(1)

Acoustic Impedance 229(1)

Attenuation 229(1)

Transducers 230(1)

Display Modes 230(1)

Terminology Describing Echotexture 231(1)

Patient Preparation 232(1)

Instrumentation 232(3)

Artifacts 235(7)

Transducer Maneuvers 242(4)

Scanning Techniques for Normal Abdominal Anatomy 246(27)
Glossary 273