Product Description

The Radiology Technologist's Handbook to Surgical Procedures provides a quick reference for using fluoroscopic and x-ray equipment during surgical procedures. By using this manual as a foundation, the radiologic technologist can master many of the operating room x-ray procedures. It provides a quick reference for using fluoroscopic and x-ray equipment during surgical procedures and includes details and hazards as well as routine and unusual surgical procedures. It presents clear photographs of patient position, c-arm position, and desired fluoroscopic image and eases the transition of the technologist from diagnostic imaging to surgical radiography through familiarization with patient positioning.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3122980 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 152 pages

Review
"Anderson's range is impressive excellent for procedures technologists may never have heard of excellent feature is comparison views" - Radiologic Technology "Serves as a great reference considered an acceptable text on surgical imaging for the student technologist table of contents is brief, concise and readily found a useful reference for the student or inexperienced technologist." - Lynn Legg, Radiology

From the Back Cover
In the past several years, the rapid development of sophisticated imaging modalities has made radiology the fastest growing specialty in medicine. It is important for the radiologic technologist to keep pace with technology's advancements.

The influx of freestanding outpatient facilities and the demands of insurance companies, HMOs and third party reimbursement have brought about change. Medical facilities have begun to call upon nurses, surgical technicians, and other non-radiologic personnel to assist with patient positioning during surgical procedures requiring imaging-creating a need for a concise, how-to guide to performing surgical procedures.

The Radiology Technologist's Handbook to Surgical Procedures provides a quick reference for using fluoroscopic and x-ray equipment during surgical procedures. This book includes detailed descriptions and photographs taken in actual clinical settings.

By using this manual as a foundation, the radiologic technologist will be able to master many of the operating room x-ray procedures.