{"product_id":"9780323485258","title":"Bontrager's Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pocket-sized Handbook for Lampignano and Kendrick’s text has it all: new radiographic images, revised critiques, and more. \u003cb\u003eBontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 9th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides bulleted instructions, along with photos of properly positioned patients, to help you safely and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Suggested techniques and critique points offer a quick reference for evaluating your own radiographs, making it an invaluable tool for learning radiographic positioning in clinical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Positioning chapters organized with one projection per page\u003c\/b\u003e to present a snapshot of information in an easily accessible and portable format.  \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Unique page layout\u003c\/b\u003e — positioning photos and radiographic images are presented on the same page with the text explanation of each procedure — to show you how the patient should be positioned and what the image should look like.  \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Page number references\u003c\/b\u003e for the text are included at the bottom of each positioning page so you can easily refer to the text for greater detail and explanation concerning a particular position.   \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• 217 projections\/positions and 4 conversion charts\u003c\/b\u003e provide the essential information needed for quick reference.  \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Positioning presentations include positioning instructions,\u003c\/b\u003e as well as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Collimation guidelines for each projection.  \u003cbr\u003e• Suggested starting exposure factors, including kVp, mAs, SID (source-image receptor distance), type and speed of film and screens, use of grids, and large or small focal spot.   \u003cbr\u003e• Suggested AEC (automatic exposure control) pick-up cell location when photo-timed equipment can be used.   \u003cbr\u003e• Space for writing in exposure factors (techniques) for specific equipment being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis quick review of information before beginning a procedure helps assure you that the exam is being correctly performed with the least possible patient dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Appendices offer additional quick-reference information on patient dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and various conversion charts, enabling you to locate important information quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• NEW! Technique chart updates \u003c\/b\u003ereflect the latest recommendations for computed and digital radiography. \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUPDATED! New positioning photos\u003c\/b\u003e reflect the latest equipment and demonstrate proper positioning.  \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUPDATED! New radiographic images and revised critiques\u003c\/b\u003e provide examples using the latest technology, and ensure that you are ready to evaluate your own images. \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEXPANDED! New position added on Apical AP axial\u003c\/b\u003e give you information and photographs on this position.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mosby, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010428354800,"sku":"9780323485258","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323485258_p0.jpg?v=1763683090","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323485258","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}