Radiology at a Glance

Summary

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, this brand new title provides an accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students and students of radiography and physiotherapy. Reflecting changes to the content and assessment methods used in medical education, Radiology at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of radiology to encapsulate all that the student needs to know.Radiology at a Glance:Addresses the basic concepts of radiation physics and radiation protection together with a structured approach to image interpretationOffers coverage of the radiology of plain X-rays, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI, intervention, and nuclear medicinePresents both theory and clinical practice through theoretical and case-based chaptersFeatures common and classic cases in each chapterIncludes OSCE preparation and self-assessment chapters with self-test radiographsProvides easy access tables to help assessing which radiological procedures are most appropriate for specific clinical problemsAllows for quick, easy access and reference whilst on the wardsReflects the rapidly evolving impact of interventional radiology in managing patientsIncludes a Foreword by the President of the Royal College of RadiologistsFor further information, please visit www.ataglanceseries.com and www.wileymedicaleducation.com

Author Biography

Rajat Chowdhury MA MSc BM BCh MRCS - SpR in radiology at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust - graduated from Oxford

Iain Wilson MEng BMBS BMedSci MRCS AMIMechE - SpR in radiology at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust - graduated from Nottingham

Christopher Rofe MB BCh BSc MRCP - SpR in radiology at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust - graduated from University of Wales

Graham Lloyd-Jones MBBS BA MRCP FRCR - senior SpR in radiology at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust - graduated from Imperial

Foreword
Preface and Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and Terminology
Radiology physics
Plain X-ray (XR) imaging
Fluoroscopy
Ultrasound (US)
Computed tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Radiology principles
Radiation protection and contrast agent precautions
Making a radiology referral
Which investigation: classic cases
Plain XR imaging
CXR checklist and approach
CXR anatomy
CXR classic cases I
CXR classic cases II
CXR classic cases III
CXR classic cases IV
AXR checklist and approach
AXR anatomy
AXR classic cases I
AXR classic cases II
Extremity XR checklist and approach
Extremity XR anatomy I: upper limb
Extremity XR anatomy II: pelvis and lower limb
Upper limb XR classic cases I: shoulder and elbow
Upper limb XR classic cases II: forearm, wrist and hand
Hip and pelvis XR classic cases
Lower limb XR classic cases: knee, ankle and foot
Face XR anatomy and classic cases
Fluoroscopic imaging
Fluoroscopy checklist and approach
Fluoroscopy classic cases
Ultrasound imaging
US checklist and approach
US classic cases
CT imaging
CT checklist and approach
Chest CT anatomy
Chest CT classic cases I
Chest CT classic cases II
Abdominal CT anatomy
Abdominal CT classic cases I
Abdominal CT classic cases II
Head CT anatomy
Head CT classic cases
Specialised imaging and MRI
IVU and CT KUB
CT and MR angiography
MRI checklist and approach
Head MR classic cases
Cervical spine imaging anatomy and approach
Cervical spine imaging classic cases
Spine MR classic cases
Interventional radiology
Principles of interventional radiology
Interventional radiology classic cases
Nuclear medicine
Principles of nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine classic cases
Self assessment
Radiology OSCE, case studies and questions
Answers
Index
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