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Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

  • 6th Edition - June 5, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Marg Brown, Lois Brown
  • Language: English

Make sure you understand and know how to use the very latest diagnostic imaging technology with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition! All aspects of imagi… Read more

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Description

Make sure you understand and know how to use the very latest diagnostic imaging technology with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition! All aspects of imaging – including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs – are combined into 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!

Key features

  • More than 1000 full-color photos and updated radiographic images
    •  visually demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning.
  • UNIQUE! Non-manual restraint techniques including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation and combinations improve your safety and radiation protection.
  • UNIQUE! Comprehensive dental radiography coverage gives you a meaningful background in the dentistry subsection of vet radiography.
  • Increased emphasis on digital radiography, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up-to-date on the most recent developments in digital technology.
  • Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging and protection provide you with foundations for good technique.
  • Objectives, key terms, outlines, chapter introductions and key points help you organize information to ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter.
  • Color anatomy art created by an expert medical illustrator help you to recognize and avoid making imaging mistakes.
  • Check It Out boxes provide suggestions for practical actions that help better understand content being presented.
  • Points to ponder boxes emphasize information critical to performing tasks correctly.
  • Key points boxes help you to review critical content presented in the radiographic positioning chapters.

Table of contents

Part One:

Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging

1. The Basics of Atoms and Electricity

2. Diagnostic Xray Production

3. Radiation Safety and Protection
Section 2: Film and Digital Imaging

4. Imaging on Film

5. Producing the Image

6. Optimizing the Image

7. Processing the Image on Film

8. Computerized Radiography; Digital Imaging

9. Quality Control, Testing and Artifacts
Section 3: Specialized Imaging

10. Ultrasound

11. Fluoroscopy

12. Computerized Tomography

13. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

14. Nuclear Medicine and Intro to P.E.T.
Part Two:

15. Overview of Positioning

16. Small Animal Abdomen

17. Small Animal Thorax

18. Small Animal Forelimb

19. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb

20. Small Animal Vertebral Column

21. Small Animal Skull

22. Dental Imaging and Radiography

23. Small Animal Special Procedures

24. Equine and Large Animal Radiography

25. Avian and Exotic Radiography

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 26, 2017
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Marg Brown

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.
Affiliations and expertise
Penn Foster College, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Active Member, Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and Association of Veterinary Technician Educators

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Lois Brown

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