Pocket Atlas - Handbook of Radiographic
Positioning
and Techniques- 4th edition by Kenneth
L.
Bontrager, M.A., ARRT(R)
Summary of Features:
- 288 pages of easily understandable
information on
all of the commonly performed x-ray exams as described in Bontrager's
textbook.
- 11 conversion charts for quick user
reference
- 317 illustrations including clear
photographs of all
216 projections/positions
- Central Ray (CR) locations and degrees
of
angle
- Collimation guidelines described for
each
projection
- Suggested starting exposure factors
including kVp,
mAs, SID (source-image receptor distance), type and speed of film and
screens,
use of grids, and large or small focal spot.
- Patient dosage received for each
projection/position
includes skin dose (S), midline dose (ML) and gonadal dose (G) for male
(M) and female (F). Thyroid and breast doses also given where
applicable.
- Suggested AEC (automatic exposure
control) pick-up
cell location when photo-timed equipment can be used.
- Space for writing in confirmed exposure factors
(techniques)
for specific equipment being used.
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