Clinical Radiology For Medical Students And Health Practitioners

The second edition of this comprehensive textbook has been completely revised and updated. With the inclusion of musculoskeletal trauma, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological radiology, all body systems are covered.

The new second edition of this comprehensive textbook has been completely revised and updated. With the inclusion of musculoskeletal trauma, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological radiology, all body systems are covered. Not only has the text been expanded, but also there are more than 300 illustrations in this edition, including a four-page full-colour centrepiece. In many clinical situations today, choosing the appropriate diagnostic test from the many alternatives now available can pose problems. This book addresses these questions and is clinically oriented to medical students, general practitioners and other health professionals. The role of radiology is defined, the various imaging modalities described, and for a wide range of clinical problems a diagnostic protocol is recommended. Radiological abnormalities are illustrated and differential diagnosis discussed. The newer applications of computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance and interventional radiology are also covered.

Demonstrates the radiological appearances of common medical conditions. In addition to short sections on how a department of clinical radiology should be used, on minimizing radiation doses on patients, on how images are produced, on contrast agents, and on patient management throughout the process of radiological investigation, chapters cover: the chest, cardiovascular system, alimentary tract, genitourinary system, skeletal system, and nervous system. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book is not only an examination preparation book, however. It’s detailed explanations allow it to be used from medical intern to experienced radiologist where it can be used to either acquire new information on a topic or as refresher. I am sure that this book of MCQ’s with explanations will be very helpful to all in the medical field and I recommend it highly.

Shows medical students how diagnostic radiology should be applied to the investigation and management of common conditions, in two parts on the radiological appearances of diseases in various systems and the main differential diagnoses, and the role of diagnostic radiology in various clinical presentations, particularly using contrast media. Also discusses other imaging procedures such as MRI and digital subtraction angiography. Contains numerous bandw photos, many new to this second edition. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Critical Observations in Radiology for Medical Students is an ideal companion for medical students and clinicians, with a focus on medical learning and patient management to support clerkship rotations and internship training. This brand new title delivers comprehensive radiological illustrations of various pathologies on different modalities, guiding the reader through the processes of understanding different imaging techniques, requesting the most appropriate medical imaging modality and procedure in order to reach a clinical diagnosis. With a simple approach to a wide-range of organ-based important pathologies from an imaging point of view, this comprehensively illustrated volume uses a simple consistent categorization scheme. Critical Observations in Radiology for Medical Students includes: • In-depth evaluations of the strengths and weaknesses for each modality • Explanations of the basic physics of different imaging modalities • An accessible overview of the current FDA and ACR guidelines for imaging safety, radiation risks, with special guidelines for imaging children and pregnant women • An exploration of a wide-range of organ-based pathologies from an imaging point of view • A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/birchard featuring self-assessment MCQs, downloadable pdfs of algorithms, and all the images from the book Critical Observations in Radiology for Medical Students is a timely, manageable and concise learning resource, with broad topic coverage and enhanced learning features to help students and clinicians answer the question, ‘which test should I order?’ and confidently diagnose and manage conditions.

Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Clinical Radiology covers the topics most often included in introductory radiology courses and emphasizes clinical problem solving. The text offers guidelines for selecting imaging studies in specific clinical situations and takes a systematic approach to imaging interpretation, presenting a review of normal anatomy, technical and pathologic considerations, and diagnostic advice. The Fourth Edition includes: -NEW! Full-color design and illustrations -50 new images, updated to reflect the latest technology -Expanded coverage of neurotoxicity and radiation exposure -Additional "Diagnostic Pearls" included in every chapter

The only text to integrate the basics of radiology, characteristics and differences of testing modalities, and interpretation skills This unique book fills a void in radiology interpretation texts by encompassing the foundational tools and concepts of the full range of medical imaging, including radiology, the basics of interpretation of plain radiographs, comparison with other testing modalities, the rationale for which to select as the first diagnostic step, and exploration and interpretation of chest, abdomen, extremity, and spinal radiographs. A concise, easy-to-use reference, it includes written descriptions enhanced with figures, tables, and actual patient films to demonstrate concepts, and discusses—in easily accessible language--differences in testing modalities and interpretation of radiographs. The text features a step-by-step guide to interpretation. The resource describes and compares available diagnostic modalities, including plain radiograph, CT Scan, Nuclear Imaging, MRI, and Ultrasound. It discusses pediatric considerations and includes separate chapters for the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, cervical spine, thoracic, and lumbar spine. The book will be an asset to nurse practitioners and Physician Assistants working in all Emergency, Urgent, Intensive, and Primary Care Settings. It will also benefit medical students and graduate students in acute care, family, adult/gerontology, and emergency nurse practitioner programs, as well as emergency/trauma clinical nurse specialists, and hospitalists and intensivist nurse practitioners. Key Features: Integrates the basics of radiology, CT Scans, Nuclear Imaging, MRIs, and Ultrasound, their characteristics and differences among testing modalities, and basic step-by-step interpretation skills Relevant to a wide range of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other mid-level providers in multiple settings Includes a step-by-step guide to the interpretation of the radiographs Delivers an easy-to-understand approach to selecting diagnostic imaging tests Presents actual images and figures to demonstrate concepts