Author: Eugene D. Frank, Bruce W. Long, Barbara J. Smith
Binding: Spiral-bound
ISBN: 0323042090
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$31.45

Merrill's Pocket Guide to Radiography
by: Eugene D. Frank, Bruce W. Long, Barbara J. Smith

Editorial Review:

This handy pocket companion presents radiographic essentials in a quick-reference format ideal for the clinical setting. Bulleted, step-by-step explanations illustrate how to position the patient for 200 of the most common radiographic projections, including mobile and neonatal procedures. Unique to this guide is coverage of digital radiography and reference radiographs with each positioning presentation.
Each projection presentation includes a diagnostic-quality radiograph demonstrating the result the radiographer should achieve.
User-friendly two-page spread design allows the reader to easily access information.
Bulleted, step-by-step procedures with instructions for positioning the patient and body part help the user perform radiographic exams quickly and efficiently.
Tabs have been added to help the user find information quickly.
Two-color format highlights important information.
A special Digital Radiography (DR) icon alerts the reader to follow specific instructions and make the necessary positioning adjustments when DR is used to get optimal imaging results.
A handy exposure technique chart for every projection with manual and AEC techniques reduces the need for repeat radiographs and improves image quality.
A section on mobile projections is a convenient resource for examining patients outside of the radiology suite.
A helpful list of abbreviations and definitions, plus a diagram and chart of external landmarks inside the covers provides a convenient reference for frequently used information.

Now includes kVp settings for each projection to help the radiographer set the kVp as appropriate procedure is done.
Special Compensating Filter icon alerts the reader when using a compensating filter is likely to improve overall image quality.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

All Basics:

If you are a student you may find this OK....but it is alittle bulky to be in your pocket and the pages are very thin so it's not very durable. I was hoping that since it was a pocket guide it would have the less common positions that we rarely shoot and therefore may need alittle help remembering....but alas...the first time I whipped it out of my backpack thinking it would save face it didn't have the position I was looking for. So if you want a guide of the basics this will keep you from making out those... more info

Incrediable Rescource:

Even though our Proffessor wanted us to us the Bontrager Pocket book, I still invested in the Merrills version.. It is just so much better. Not only is ther positioning information, but on each is a good representation of a good quality exposure. Most student budgets are tight.. but the money spent on this item is well worth it. It is worth noting that it is much cheaper on Amazon than on campus.

X-ray Tech's Best Friend:

This pocket sized Merrill's is great. I work at temporary assignments and find it very helpful when special views outside the routine are requested.

Merrill's pocket guide:

Great little book to keep by my side but i wish the pages were laminated or at least where the pages meet the spiral because they are so thin and seem likely to rip at any time.

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