{"product_id":"9781480836761","title":"Radiology Approach to Surgery: Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to be a radiologic technologist or are just starting out in the field, you’ve probably already had instructional courses in anatomy. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBut when you enter a diagnostic room in radiology, all of your planes are fixed. Tables are fixed to floors, and upright chest units are fixed to walls. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUnlike the surgical suite, you must know when your planes are parallel to the patient and when your X-ray beam is perpendicular to the patient and film plane. Learning to approach your subject at right angles is absolutely critical. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis guide offers detailed information and advice on radiological techniques, including standard methods and conventions that the author has found useful over his career.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLearn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• identify the nine regions and four quadrants of the human body; \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• build solid working relationships with surgeons; \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• position patients for various surgical procedures; \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• suggest the proper angels to capture certain X-ray images; and \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• reduce radiation exposure levels to patients, surgeons and staff; \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNumerous charts, lists, and photos highlight important information to help you easily access essential information. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMaster surgical procedures, learn proper terminology, and bolster your self-confidence with the methods outlined in the first volume of Radiology Approach to Surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archway Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141831016688,"sku":"9781480836761","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781480836761_p0.jpg?v=1763620968","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781480836761","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}