Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures, 5th Edition
Author :
Albert M. Snopek
Date of Publication: 05/2006
Presenting the information a technologist needs to know to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional special procedures, this text provides complete coverage of topics such as angiography, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions. A g ...view more
Presenting the information a technologist needs to know to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional special procedures, this text provides complete coverage of topics such as angiography, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions. A general overview includes room design, image recording systems, injection devices, contrast media, and catheters. Coverage of specific imaging procedures includes anatomy, indications and contraindications, procedures, contrast media, patient care, equipment, and patient positioning. Discussions of cardiac and vascular interventional procedures help practicing radiographers prepare for the ARRT advanced certification exams.
Presenting the information a technologist needs to know to perform advanced diagnostic and interventional special procedures, this text provides complete coverage of topics such as angiography, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions. A general overview includes room design, image recording systems, injection devices, contrast media, and catheters. Coverage of specific imaging procedures includes anatomy, indications and contraindications, procedures, contrast media, patient care, equipment, and patient positioning. Discussions of cardiac and vascular interventional procedures help practicing radiographers prepare for the ARRT advanced certification exams.
New to this edition
End-of-chapter questions include 10 multiple-choice questions for self-assessment.
Chapter objectives focus on the most important information to be learned.
Updated art program includes new line drawings, diagnostic images, and equipment photographs.
New content includes:
Positron emission tomography
MR angiography
Peripheral angiography and venography
Left heart cardiac catheterization
Monitoring procedures and equipment during cardiac catheterization
Extensive additions to the vascular procedures sections, including:
Revascularization
Thrombolytic therapy
Ablation
Embolization
Transcatheter biopsy
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
Inferior vena cava filters
Information abut HIPAA
Key Features
Special tables for equipment tray setup list the items needed for each procedure.
Chapter summaries recap the most important information and provide a quick review.
Key terms are bolded throughout chapters.
Special boxes draw attention to important information in the chapter.
List of pharmaceutical resources is included in new appendix.
Author Information
By Albert M. Snopek, BS, RT(R)(CV)(M)(QM), Chairman and Assistant Professor, Radiography Education Department, Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ
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