Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, students, and veterinary practice application, this concise, step-by-step text will help users consistently produce excellent radiographic images. It covers the physics of radiography, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. It discusses everything from patient preparation, handling, and positioning to technical evaluation of the finished product.500 illustrations and abundant charts and diagramsExplicit, clear patient positioning guidelines, including where to collimate, anatomical landmarks, drawings of the animal positioned, and the resulting radiographA radiographic technique chart that shows how to troubleshoot radiographic qualityBoxed outlines that provide a concise, ready reference regarding technique in the section on special radiographic proceduresA guide to quality control (including tests)A special procedure guide, including how to use contrast mediaA chart on how to develop a technique guideChapter outlines, glossaries, and referencesCase studies that illustrate artifactsKey points and review questions follow every chapterA new chapter on digital veterinary radiography

User-friendly and comprehensive, this essential resource covers all aspects of canine, feline, and equine diagnostic radiology and interpretation. It features relevant coverage of the physics of radiology, CT, and MRI, as well as valuable information on patient positioning and management, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition features more than 500 additional images, a new chapter on the principles of digital imaging, and expanded coverage of brain and spinal cord imaging.Features comprehensive, logically organized coverage of the latest advances in imaging techniques and interpretation for the dog, cat, and horse.A body systems approach presents information in a logical progression, covering skeletal versus soft tissue structures, normal anatomy, general radiographic changes, and the most common abnormalities affecting each particular system.Discussion of the physics of radiology, CT, and MRI offers a better understanding of the radiographic process.An atlas of normal radiographic anatomy of the dog and horse offers a basis for comparison to assist in recognizing abnormal findings.Information on radiation safety highlights safety measures associated with ionizing radiation.A self-assessment section at the end of each chapter evaluates understanding of key concepts and clinical applications.High-quality radiographic images, illustrations, tables, and charts throughout clarify important concepts and interpretative principles.A new chapter on Digital Images and Digital Radiographic Image Capture (Chapter 2).Updated and expanded coverage of brain and spinal cord imaging, including CT and MRI.More than 500 additional radiographic images that clarify key concepts.

Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound outlines the basic physical principles of ultrasound, as well as imaging artifacts and the use of ultrasonography, in a logical body-systems approach. This second edition is completely revised and up-to-date, detailing current developments in ultrasonography. Two completely new chapters on thoracic and musculoskeletal ultrasound, as well as revised coverage of cardiology, CT/MR, and the reproductive system make this edition even more useful and clinically relevant. Full-color illustrations and color Doppler images of abdominal organs enhance and clarify discussions in the text.

This is the definitive reference for the small animal practitioner to normal radiographic anatomy of the cat and dog. With over forty years of experience between them, the authors have produced an invaluable reference atlas for the veterinary practitioner. The book is suitable for the general and referral based practitioner, undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary surgeon. Over 550 radiographic images analysed and explainedMore than 50 new figures added, with the quality of existing images enhancedRevised contents and page headers for easy-referenceClear informative line drawings to trace radiographic shadows and schematic drawings of underlying structures not seen in plain radiographs.

Featuring hundreds of high-quality digital images, Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat helps you make accurate diagnoses by identifying the differences between normal and abnormal anatomy. Expert authors Donald E. Thrall and Ian D. Robertson describe a wider range of "normal," as compared to competing books, not only showing standard dogs and cats but non-standard subjects such as overweight and underweight pets plus animals with breed-specific variations. This oversized atlas provides an ideal complement to Thrall's Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, the leading veterinary radiography text in the U.S. Use this quick, visual reference for proper technique and interpretation of radiographic images, and you will make accurate diagnoses and achieve successful treatment outcomes.High-quality digital images show anatomic structures with excellent contrast resolution to enable accurate diagnoses.Radiographic images of normal or "standard" prototypical animals are supplemented by images of non-standard subjects exhibiting breed-specific differences, physiologic variants, or common congenital malformations. Brief descriptive text and explanatory legends accompany images, putting concepts into the proper context and ensuring a more complete understanding.Clear labeling of important anatomic structures includes cropped images to emphasize key points, and makes it quicker and easier to recognize unlabeled radiographs.An overview of radiographic technique includes the effects of patient positioning, respiration, and exposure factors.Radiographs of immature patients show the effect of patient age on anatomic appearance.A wide range of "normal" animals is described, to prevent clinical under- and over-diagnosing of clinical patients.  

Thoroughly updated illustrations of all equipment, material, and positioning, combined with expanded coverage of ultrasound and the addition of learning objectives and multiple-choice questions, make this New Edition an invaluable "how-to" guide to techniques used in radiography and ultrasonography for small and large animals. Explains radiograph and ultrasound machine use, with detailed descriptions of correct patient positioning. Includes technique charts and illustrates common artifacts.Spanish version of 1st edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-197-3

This thoroughly updated 3rd Edition provides small animal practitioners with a textbook of diagnostic interpretation of canine and feline radiographs plus ultrasound. This edition features the additional authorship of an internationally respected authority, Dr. Hester McAllister. Normal anatomy and the more commonly encountered abnormalities of disease states are illustrated. The radiographic changes associated with each abnormal condition are listed and a summary of the clinical signs is given. Also features more coverage of ultrasound techniques!

The Handbook of Radiographic Positioning for Veterinary Technicians is a clear concise reference demonstrating correct patient positioning for routine radiographic studies of canine, feline, and exotic animal patients. Photographs of patients in proper position, completed radiographs, and overlay of anatomical features are included.

Clinical Radiology of the Horse is the only book dedicated to the horse which provides a comprehensive overview of radiography and radiology of all areas of the horse. It provides a thorough guide both to the techniques used to obtain radiographs of the horse and to radiographic interpretation. With almost 600 superb annotated radiographs and more than 120 line diagrams, the book combines the best features of a high quality atlas and those of a detailed reference book.The normal radiographic anatomy of immature and mature horses is presented with normal variations, incidental findings and details of significant abnormalities. Remarks on clinical prognosis and treatment are also included. The emphasis throughout is on practical tips, common pitfalls, and the techniques used to obtain the best radiographs of specific areas and conditions.Changes for the third edition:Significantly enlarged to include a chapter on digital radiographyIncludes descriptions of several new radiographic projectionsMany of the images have been replaced by digital imagesA wealth of new illustrations have been addedPresents expanded information on processing and image qualityUpdated to include new information, knowledge gained from continued clinical experience and the most relevant references from recent literatureCD included with the book presents all the radiographic images in electronic formatSince publication of the Second Edition, there have been major advances in other imaging techniques, including scintigraphy, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This third edition still focuses on radiography and radiology, but acknowledges the limitations of radiography in some circumstances. In these situations, reference is made to other imaging techniques which may be appropriate, along with suggestions for further reading.