Book description
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 book 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. A companion website
provides the images from the book in PowerPoint and study questions
and answers at www. wiley.
com/go/ayers. Highly illustrated, Small Animal Radiographic
Techniques and Positioning is a complete resource for any
veterinary technician or student to quickly find imaging information
and improve the clarity of small animal radiographs.
Mary H. (Susie) Ayers, BBA, RT(R)
is the senior radiologic technologist at the Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, with over 23 years of
experience working in veterinary medicine.
