Radiographic Techniques and Image Evaluation

346 Pages·1997·10.06 MB·English

by  Jo Campling (eds.)

Radiographic
Techniques and
Image Evaluation
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Radiographic
Techniques and
Image Evaluation
Elizabeth M. Unett DCR(R), BSc
{HONS), FAETC, SRR
Clinical Teacher
Department of Radiographic Studies
Keele University
UK
and
Amanda J. Royle DCR(R), BSc
{HONS), FAETC, CT CERT, SRR
Diagnostic Imaging Department Manager
The Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital
Chester
UK
Consultant Editor: Jo Campling
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SPRINGER-SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, B.V.
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ISBN 978-1-56593-442-9 ISBN 978-1-4899-2997-6 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4899-2997-6
© E. Unett and A. Roy1e 1997
Originally published by Chapman & Hali in 1997
First edition 1997
Typeset in 10/12 pt Palatino by Type Study, Scarborough
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To Sean and lan for being there; and to
William and Alexandra for being themselves
Contents
Foreword ix
Acknowledgements xi
Glossary of terms xiii
List of abbreviations xvii
Introduction xix
1 Upper limb 1
2 Shoulder girdle 53
3 Lower limb 70
4 Pelvic girdle 111
5 Vertebral column 123
6 Skull 160
7 Bony thorax 223
8 Respiratory system 232
9 Abdomen 251
10 Mammography 259
11 Dental radiography 271
12 Contrast examinations 285
References 319
Index 321
Foreword
I welcome this book on behalf of radiographic practitioners every
where. It arrives at a time of rapid change within the world of medical
imaging where advancing technology and changes in employment
conditions are having a major effect on the everyday working practices
of those who physically and clinically direct radiation.
The development of radiography as a graduate profession within the
United Kingdom provides the opportunity for role extension and role
fulfilment for radiographers. Moves toward standardized quality
assurance and quality control programmes in radiography and radi
ology include not only the audit of equipment but also working
practices. The science and art of image production form the corner
stone for these working practices where radiographic skills and image
quality lead to the provision of a caring, quality service. This book will
help the development and continuation of this programme by
affording detailed information on a wide range of imaging procedures
for radiographers, including positioning and procedural protocols, as
well as image acceptance criteria. A major feature of this book is the
systematic chronological presentation of its content which makes it a
boon to both the new and experienced practitioner as well as those
studying for a radiography degree or involved in the first year of the
FRCR examination.
Elizabeth Unett and Amanda Royle are experienced radiographers
and educationists in imaging sciences. They have both played a major
role in the development of clinical education programmes for diploma
and undergraduate radiography students. Amanda Royle is now a
Clinical Superintendent in Chester, Elizabeth Unett a Clinical Teacher
at the Department of Radiographic Studies, Keele University. I
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applaud them for this book and I am confident that it will prove to be a
great asset and friend to all those who use it.
Dr Richard W. DeCann. MScPhDTDCRSRR
Principal (Continuing Education)
North Staffordshire Health Authority
Department of Radiographic Studies
Keele University
UK
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the following people: the teaching staff,
secretaries and students of the Department of Radiographic Studies,
Keele University, for their interest and support during the writing of this
book; the staff of the Imaging Departments of the Royal Shrewsbury and
North Staffordshire Hospitals and the Department of Oral Surgery,
North Staffordshire Hospital, for the use of equipment; Siemens UK for
permission to use equipment in photography; John Payne for his patient
and hard work in producing the photographs; Ian Simcock, Alexandra
Unett and Ann Pepper for their cooperation while modelling; IGE Ltd for
the provision of photographs for the mammography section; Mike Head
of Heads; Susan Tabemer and Dr Sylvia Aldridge for invaluable work on
the barium enema and venography sections; the radiographers at the
North St.affordshire Hospital, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Hanley
Breast Screening Unit, Stoke on Trent, for their comments on the chapter
on mammography; Anne Shaw, Tim Reynolds, Paul Ashcroft and Paul
Renton; Pam Brown for her encouragement; Jo Campling for her
infectious enthusiasm and support; Paul Kingston, Keele University;
John and Sheila Copeland; Sean Royle, Ian Unett and our families for
their patience and understanding.