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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**
Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images â and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) â with Lavin’s Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition!
Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in 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!
Coverage of non-manual restraint techniques, including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation, and combinations, improve safety and enhance radiation protection.
Dental radiography chapter covers equipment types (film, digital, and computed radiography), safety, positioning, and reading the image for the dog and cat to address the needs of both general and specialty veterinary technicians.
NEW!
Coverage of the latest protocols ensures all-inclusive coverage.
Part One:
Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging
1. ãThe Basics of Atoms and Electricity
2. ãDiagnostic Xray Production
3. ãRadiation Safety and Protection
Section 2: Film and Digital Imaging
4. ãImaging on Film
5. ãProducing the Image
6. ãOptimizing the Image
7. ãProcessing the Image on Film
8. ãComputerized Radiography; Digital Imaging
9. ãQuality Control, Testing and Artifacts
Section 3: Specialized Imaging
10. ãUltrasound
11. ãFluoroscopy
12. ãComputerized Tomography
13. ãMagnetic Resonance Imagingã
14. ãNuclear Medicine and Intro to P.E.T.
Part Two:
15. ãOverview of Positioning
16. ãSmall Animal Abdomen
17. ãSmall Animal Thorax
18. ãSmall Animal Forelimb
19. ãSmall Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb
20. ãSmall Animal Vertebral Columnã
21. ãSmall Animal Skull
22. ãDental Imaging and Radiography
23. ãSmall Animal Special Procedures
24. ãEquine and Large Animal Radiography
25. ãAvian and Exotic Radiography
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