Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging and protection provides you with foundations for good technique. Positioning photos, radiographic images and anatomical drawings presented side-by-side with text explanation for each procedure increases your comprehension and retention. Objectives, key terms, outlines, chapter introductions and key points help you organize information to ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter. More than 1000 new full-color photos and updated radiographic images visually demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning. All-new color anatomy art created by an expert medical illustrator help you to recognize and avoid making imaging mistakes. Non-Manual restraint techniques including sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation and combinations improve your safety and radiation protection. Chapter on dental radiography aids general veterinarian techs and those specializing in dentistry. Increased emphasis on digital radiography, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up-to-date on the most recent developments in digital technology. (Publisher).

Revised edition of: Radiography in veterinary technology / Lisa M. Lavin. 4th ed. c2007.

Part One Diagnostic Imaging : Section One, The Technical Side of Imaging : Basic Concepts ; The Atom and Radioactivity ; Electrostatics and Energy, Magnetism and Electricity ; Diagnostic X-Ray Production -- Section Two, The Application of X-rays and the Presentation of the Image : Imaging on Film ; Producing the Image ; Optimizing the Image ; Processing the Image ; Computerized Radiography: Digital Imaging -- Section Three, X-ray Imaging : Dental Imaging ; Computerized Tomography ; Fluoroscopy -- Section Four, Non-X-ray Imaging : Ultrasound ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Nuclear Medicine -- Section Five, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection : Radiation Protection: How X-rays Affect Cells -- Part Two Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy : Overview of Positioning ; Small Animal Abdomen ; Small Animal Thorax ; Small Animal Forelimb ; Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb ; Small Animal Vertebral Column ; Small Animal Skull ; Dental Radiography ; Small Animal Special Procedures ; Equine and Large Animal Radiography ; Avian and Exotic Radiography -- Glossary.