1st Edition

Clark’s Essential Guide to Mobile and Theatre Imaging

    194 Pages 82 Color & 76 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    194 Pages 82 Color & 76 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    This easy-to-understand pocketbook in the highly respected Clark’s stable of diagnostic imaging texts is an invaluable tool for student and practising radiographers, providing practical guidance to undertaking a wide range of mobile and theatre imaging examinations in multiple locations − different theatre environments, the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, including Neo-Natal Intensive Care, and on general wards.

    Carrying out examinations outside the imaging suite can be particularly challenging, given the circumstances in which they are often requested, the condition of the patient and the complexity of the environment. Additionally, management of the team and area from a radiation protection point of view is the responsibility of the radiographer and requires excellent communication skills.

    Clark’s Essential Guide to Mobile and Theatre Imaging takes the systematic approach adopted within books in the Clark's family and designed to be clear and consistent, in which each imaging location is explored, the challenges of each identified and possible solutions presented. A wide range of theatre procedures is included, as well as the imaging requirements of each and common theatre practices, such as time out, are considered.

    Section 1 - Key aspects of mobile imaging

    Chapter 1 Introduction to mobile imaging

    Chapter 2 Mobile imaging equipment

    Chapter 3 Rad protection and dose optimisation

    Chapter 4 Working practices

    Section 2 – Mobile radiography

    Chapter 5 Ward environments for mobile imaging

    Chapter 6 Imaging in the emergency department

    Chapter 7 Adult mobile radiography technique

    Chapter 8 Paediatric mobile radiography technique

     

    Section 3 – Theatre Radiography

    Chapter 9 Surgical specialties requiring fluoroscopic imaging

    Chapter 10 Fluoroscopy technique in theatre

    Index

    Biography

    Amanda Martin is a Radiography Consultant and Lecturer, University of Cumbria, UK

    Ken Holmes is an Honorary Lecturer, University of Cumbria, UK

    Andrea Hulme is Paediatric Lead General Radiographer, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, UK

    Helen Fowler is a Clinical Education Specialist – Surgery, GE Healthcare, UK

    Medical Artist: Ruth Eaves