Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

Thông tin sách: Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians (Paperback, 672 trang) – Elsevier, 2021. Ngôn ngữ: Tiếng Anh.

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images ― and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) ― with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike!

• Comprehensive content explores the physics of radiography, the equipment, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals
• More than 1,000 full-color photos and updated radiographic images visually demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning
• UNIQUE! Coverage of non-manual restraint techniques, including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation, and combinations, improve safety and enhance radiation protection
• Emphasis on digital imaging, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up to date on the most recent developments in digital technology
• UNIQUE! Dental radiography chapter covers equipment types (film, digital, and computed radiography), safety, positioning, and reading the image for the dog and cat to address the needs of both general and specialty veterinary technicians
• Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging, and protection provides you with the foundation needed to develop good imaging practices and techniques

• NEW! Coverage of the latest protocols ensures all-inclusive coverage.

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Gain a clearer picture of veterinary diagnostic imaging techniques

About the Author Marg Brown, RVT, BEd Ad Ed has been a veterinary technician educator for more than 30 years. Most of the time was spent at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario as a full-time instructor. She also had the position of co-coordinator for several years. She received her Animal Health Technician diploma from Centralia College, a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education from Brock University and is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has been involved in a variety of subjects over the years and was instrumental in revamping the core program at Seneca College. She is currently an adjunct faculty with Penn Foster in the Veterinary Technician program.

Lois Brown, Member Canadian Association of Physicists, President, Xray Imaging Consultants Ltd., Tottenham, Ontario.