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Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning

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Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning is a practical, clinically applicable manual designed to aid veterinary technicians and nurses in correcting common artifacts in both film and digital radiography and in positioning the small animal patient for clear and consistent radiographs.  Detailed positioning techniques are provided for each commonly radiographed body segment, including positioning aids, alternative restraint methods, and examples of the corresponding correct or incorrect radiographs…

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Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning is a practical, clinically applicable manual designed to aid veterinary technicians and nurses in correcting common artifacts in both film and digital radiography and in positioning the small animal patient for clear and consistent radiographs.  Detailed positioning techniques are provided for each commonly radiographed body segment, including positioning aids, alternative restraint methods, and examples of the corresponding correct or incorrect radiographs.  Species covered include dogs, cats, birds, and common exotics. The ebook begins with an overview of radiographic technique, darkroom maintenance, digital and film-screen imaging, then offers a section on small animal positioning, including some exotic species positioning techniques, with the final section presenting information on contrast media and special contrast enhanced procedures. Highly illustrated, this ebook is a complete resource for any veterinary technician or student to quickly find imaging information and improve the clarity of small animal radiographs. 269 p.

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Authors expertises affiliations

  • Mary H. (Susie) Ayers. BBA, RT(R), Senior radiologic technologist. Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, College Park, MD (USA).
  • Publication date (digital version): 2012-02 – Wiley-Blackwell; Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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3 May 2018

The author set out to provide a ‘onestop handbook’ and this she has done. It is a nicely presented book, written with a pleasing emphasis on clarity and practicality

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3 May 2018

Overall, this book accomplishes its goals in an easy-to-use format. I suspect that an overwhelming majority of veterinary practices could benefit from using this book

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