Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Radiology

Название: Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Radiology
Формат: PDF
Тема: Ветеринарная радиология
Количество страниц: 400
Качество: Компьютерное, издательское

Chapter 1 Introduction of Modalities and Radiation Safety 1
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………2
The Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Medicine…………………………3
The Electromagnetic Spectrum is Everywhere………………………………………9
Radiation Safety…………………………………………………………………………….16
Diagnostic Imaging of Animals………………………………………………………..19
Veterinary Radiology Today…………………………………………………………….36
References……………………………………………………………………………………54
Chapter 2 Conventional and Digital X-ray Machine 55
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….56
Generation of X-Rays……………………………………………………………………..56
Formation of Radiograph Technique Chart…………………………………………66
Artifacts and Their Prevention………………………………………………………….85
Radiographic Positioning: Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes…………………..89
References………………………………………………………………………………….120
Chapter 3 Radiographic Interpretation in Animals 121
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..122
Principles of Radiographic Interpretation…………………………………………122
Plain and Contrast Radiographic Techniques of Small and
Large Animals……………………………………………………………………………..128
Radiographic Interpretation Paradigm: The Small Animal Thorax………….137
Interpretation of Dental Radiographs in Dogs & Cats…………………………145
Quality of Radiographs ………………………………………………………………..145
Chapter 4 Ultrasonography – Principles and Its Application
Inveterinary Practice 159
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..160
Principles of Ultra Sonography……………………………………………………….164
Basics of Ultrasound Waves…………………………………………………………..188
Different Modes of Echo Display…………………………………………………….193
Echocardiography………………………………………………………………………..194
Contrast Ultrasonography……………………………………………………………..196
Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography………………………………………196
References………………………………………………………………………………….208
Chapter 5 Scan and MRI – Principles and Their Application 209
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..210
Digital Radiography (DR)………………………………………………………………211
Computed Tomography (CT)………………………………………………………….220
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)………………………………………………..238
Nuclear Medicine Imaging …………………………………………………………..252
References………………………………………………………………………………….257
Chapter 6 Principles and Applications of Scintigraphy,
Gamma Camera, Xeroradiography and Doppler 259
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..260
Scintigraphy………………………………………………………………………………..260
Gamma Camera………………………………………………………………………….271
Xeroradiography………………………………………………………………………….287
Doppler……………………………………………………………………………………..294
Doppler Ultrasonography Explained……………………………………………….295
References………………………………………………………………………………….307
Chapter 7 Radiation Therapy – Principles,Isotopes and
Their Uses in Diagnosis and Therapy 309
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..310
Radiation Therapy………………………………………………………………………..311
Types of Radiation Therapy……………………………………………………………319
Isotopes and Nuclear Techniques……………………………………………………333
How is the Radiotherapy Given……………………………………………………..336
Possible Side Effects Of Radiotherapy……………………………………………..337
References………………………………………………………………………………….346
Chapter 8 Radiation Protection 347
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..348
General Guidance on Radiation Safety in Veterinary Medicine……………349
Building and Installation Requirements……………………………………………356
Radiation Protection Surveys…………………………………………………………358
Equipment Specifications………………………………………………………………360
Radiation Protection and Safety in Veterinary Diagnostic
Radiology Using X Rays………………………………………………………………..364
Lowering Radiation Exposure In Your Veterinary Practice……………………371
References………………………………………………………………………………….375