Guidelines on the X-ray Imaging of Children

An illustrated reference guide to aid radiologists, radiographers, physicists and those in training in the optimisation of paediatric X-ray Imaging in terms of quality and dose.

This A4 practical book (56) pages includes the following for 17 of the most common radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations in 4 main age ranges.

Features

• Referral criteria

• Image criteria

• Recommendations on good technique with representative examples

• 40 high quality radiographs and 20 colour photographs, illustrating optimal positioning

• Radiation protection and equipment modification

• Tables of;

Exposure factors

Dose area product measurements

Entrance surface doses

Effective doses

• Audit and image quality assessment forms

Although published in 1999 this publication is still a valuable and useful source of information.

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Clark's Positioning in Radiography 13E

A. Stewart Whitley, Gail Jefferson, Ken Holmes, Charles Sloane, Craig Anderson, Graham Hoadley

Features

• Includes new and updated sections on recommended diagnostic reference levels, bariatric radiography, tomosynthesis and paediatrics updates

• Covers digital imaging technology as well as its various clinical applications

• Provides useful guidance on positioning errors and how to avoid mistakes

• Includes up-to-date standard radiation protection measures and guidance on specific examination radiation dose reference levels

• Presents more anatomical drawings to aid understanding of radiographic anatomy

Summary