The Chest X Ray

Author : Jonathan Corne
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702055018
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chest X-Ray Made Easy E-Book written by Jonathan Corne and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular guide to the examination and interpretation of chest radiographs is an invaluable aid for medical students, junior doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and radiographers. Translated into over a dozen languages, this book has been widely praised for making interpretation of the chest X-ray as simple as possible The chest X-ray is often central to the diagnosis and management of a patient. As a result every doctor requires a thorough understanding of the common radiological problems. This pocketbook describes the range of conditions likely to be encountered on the wards and guides the reader through the diagnostic process based on the appearance of the abnormality shown. Covers the full range of common radiological problems. Includes valuable advice on how to examine an X-ray. Assists the doctor in determining the nature of the abnormality. Points the clinician towards a possible differential diagnosis. A larger page size allows for larger and clearer illustrations. A new chapter on the sick patient covers the patient on ITU and the appearance of lines and tubes. There is extended use of CT imaging with advice on choosing modalities depending on the clinical circumstances. A new section of chest x-ray problems incorporates particularly challenging case histories. The international relevance of the text has been expanded with additional text and images.

Author : Philip Eng
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781139441247
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Interpreting Chest X-Rays written by Philip Eng and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpreting chest X-rays can seem baffling and intimidating for senior medical students and newly qualified doctors. This highly illustrated guide provides the ideal introduction to chest radiology. It uses 100 clinical cases to illuminate a wide range of common medical conditions, each illustrated with a chest X-ray and a clear description of the significant diagnostic features and their clinical relevance. Where appropriate CT scans and bronchoscopic imaging are also included as part of the investigation. Pulmonary medicine is largely based on a strong foundation on the plain chest radiograph. Indeed chest radiography is the single most common investigation done in hospital practice. This illustrated collection of case studies will help make the learning process easier and more enjoyable and less painful. As well as illuminating pearls of core knowledge in chest X-ray interpretation, it highlights some of the pitfalls that might wrong-foot the inexperienced practitioner.

Author : Paul F Jenkins
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1444114433
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of the Chest X-ray written by Paul F Jenkins and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chest X-ray remains one of the most useful diagnostic tools available to the physician when presented with a patient demonstrating a range of clinical signs, from obvious breathing difficulties to a possible heart attack. Unlike X-ray images of many other parts of the body which will tend to be interpreted for the clinician by the radiologist,

Author : Gerald de Lacey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702051071
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chest X-Ray: A Survival Guide written by Gerald de Lacey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Medical Association Book Awards 2009 - First Prize Winner, Radiology Category Featuring a practical, clinical approach – and written in a quick-access style – this portable, economical reference helps you build a strong foundation in chest x-ray interpretation. Three radiologists with years of clinical and teaching experience present fundamental principles and key anatomical concepts...walk you through examples of classic chest x-ray features that provide subtle evidence of abnormality...and explore a variety of problems and dilemmas common to everyday clinical practice. High-quality drawings and digital chest x-rays – combined with secrets from the radiologists’ toolbox, helpful differential diagnoses, handy checklists, and key references – deliver all the assistance you need to enhance your interpretation skills. Provides a strong foundation of essential knowledge for an informed, systematic approach to accurate chest x-ray interpretation. Features the work of three radiologists who offer you the benefit of their many years of clinical and teaching experience. Emphasizes common errors and misdiagnoses to help ensure correct image readings. Presents step-by-step guidance in a bulleted, quick-access format, in short chapters focused on clinical problems, to make it easy to master the information that you need to know. Makes difficult anatomic concepts easier to grasp by pairing radiographs with color line drawings. Explains the nomenclature special to the field through a glossary of important terms. Highlights the most important concepts in diagnosis/interpretation via Key Points in each chapter.

Author : Juerg Hodler
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030111490
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diseases of the Chest, Breast, Heart and Vessels 2019-2022 written by Juerg Hodler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Author : Christopher Clarke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119426723
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chest X-rays for Medical Students written by Christopher Clarke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chest X-rays for Medical Students is a unique teaching and learning resource that offers students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, nurses, physiotherapists and nurse practitioners a basic understanding of the principles of chest radiology. Provides a memorable way to analyze and present chest radiographs – the unique ‘ABCDE’ system as developed by the authors Explains how to recognize basic radiological signs, pathology and patterns associated with common medical conditions as seen on plain PA and AP chest radiographs Presents each radiograph twice, side by side - once as would be seen in a clinical setting and again with the pathology clearly highlighted Includes a section of self-assessment and presentation exercises to test knowledge and presentation technique Ideal for study and clinical reference, this book will be the ideal companion for any medical student, junior doctor or trainee radiographer.

Author : Swapan K Ray
Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9352705947
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chest X-ray in Neonates and Children written by Swapan K Ray and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Karen Sakthivel-Wainford
Publisher : M&K Update Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1910451770
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chest X-ray Interpretation for Radiographers, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals written by Karen Sakthivel-Wainford and published by M&K Update Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chest x-rays are among the most difficult plain film to report. This helpful book combines a simple introduction to the basics of chest x-ray reporting with a good number of sample cases, including actual radiographs. The book begins with the anatomy of the chest x-ray, as visualised on the posterior anterior and lateral images. This is followed by a short chapter on having a systematic approach when reporting chest x-rays, then the silhouette sign as described by Felson, then chapters on consolidation and collapse, heart failure, tumours, lung nodules, chest trauma, positioning of tubes, lines and pacemakers, chronic chest conditions and tuberculosis. Finally, there is a chapter that includes 60 cases for the reader to review. Today, many different healthcare professionals are involved in reviewing chest x-rays. This book will therefore be useful for advanced nurse practitioners, accident and emergency practitioners, and major trauma practitioners, as well as trainee radiologists, radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and junior medics. Contents include: • The radiographs and anatomy of the chest x-ray • A systematic approach to reviewing the chest x-ray • Felson’s silhouette sign • Consolidation and collapse • Overview of cardiovascular disorders and heart failure • Lung tumours • Lung nodules • Chest trauma • Tubes, lines and pacemakers • Chronic chest conditions • Tuberculosis • 60 cases

Author : Mohammed Rashid Akhtar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 9781910399019
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Radiology: 100 Practice Chest X Rays with Full Colour Annotations and Full X Ray Reports written by Mohammed Rashid Akhtar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guide to Radiology: 100 Practice Chest X Rays is a companion to the Unofficial Guide to Radiology. This book teaches systematic analysis of Chest X Rays. The layout is designed to make the book as relevant to clinical practice as possible; the X-rays are presented in the context of a real life scenario. The reader is asked to interpret the X-ray before turning over the page to reveal a model report accompanied by a fully colour annotated version of the X-ray. Uniquely, all cases provide realistic high quality X Ray images, are annotated in full colour, and are fully reported, following international radiology reporting guidelines. This means the X Rays are explained comprehensively, but with clear annotation so that a complete beginner can follow the thinking of the expert. This book has relevance beyond examinations, for post graduate further education and as a day-to-day reference for professionals.

Author : G Balachandran
Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9351521729
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Interpretation of Chest X-Ray written by G Balachandran and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a quick reference guide to chest X-Ray interpretation. Beginning with an introduction to basic chest radiology the following section describes ‘normal’ chest X-Ray. The next chapters cover more than 100 lung and heart disorders, each beginning with a clinical description, followed by an image of the symptoms in a chest radiograph which is accompanied by a corresponding line diagram to help illustrate the salient features. This practical manual is a useful reference for both postgraduates and clinicians. More than 225 radiological images, diagrams and tables enhance learning. Key points Quick reference guide to chest X-Ray interpretation Explains basic radiology and ‘normal’ chest X-Ray Covers more than 100 lung and heart disorders Each topic illustrated by radiographic image and corresponding line diagram