Bookedited by Nick Watson, Ravivarma Balasubramaniam.
Summary: Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures provides a complete guide to all the imaging procedures and techniques that radiology trainees and advanced practice radiographers might be expected to undertake as part of their routine clinical practice. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the continually changing skills, imaging practices and technology that radiology trainees must navigate every day. It clearly describes the optimal imaging methods and intervention techniques required for different clinical scenarios, with information on methods, indications, equipment, patient preparation, technique, aftercare, complications and further reading for each.
Contents:
General notes
Intravascular contrast media
Paediatrics
Gastrointestinal system
Liver, biliary tract and pancreas
Urinary tract
Ablation techniques
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
Cardiac
Arterial system
Venous system
Radionuclide imaging in oncology and infection
Bones and joints
Spine
Brain/Neuro
ENT
Breast
Role of the radiographer and the nurse in interventional radiology
Consent
Sedation and monitoring
Medical emergencies.