Practical Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician

A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique – all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The second half details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. Reflecting the major role of ultrasonography in veterinary practice, the book concludes with an expanded chapter on diagnostic ultrasound.

Practical, concise clinical format
Written at the appropriate reading level for technicians
Abundant illustrations emphasize basic radiographic and ultrasonographic principles, techniques, and equipment used in veterinary practice
Concise and understandable discussion of physics and radiography
Examples of common artifacts show how to avoid misinterpretation of imaging studies
Excellent coverage of radiation safety
Practical technique charts
Excellent coverage of small- and large-animal positioning
Exotics chapter featuring rodents (including ferrets), reptiles, and birds
Ultrasound chapter that includes normal ultrasonographic findings, along with corresponding images
Helpful hints given for obtaining quality images and avoiding common pitfalls reflect the authors’ experiences at a busy teaching institution

New cardiac ultrasound scanning techniques with 20 new ultrasound images
New images of the latest x-ray equipment
Updated pedagogical features, including outlines, key points, chapter objectives, and helpful hints for veterinary technicians