Category: Radiology

By Herman Cember, Thomas E. Johnson

ISBN-10: 1402090781

ISBN-13: 9781402090783

A dynamic, all-inclusive evaluation of the sector of wellbeing and fitness physics

A Doody's center identify for 2011!

If it really is an incredible subject within the box of health and wellbeing physics, you will discover it during this relied on textual content . . . in sections on actual ideas, atomic and nuclear constitution, radioactivity, organic results of radiation, and instrumentation. This one of a kind consultant spans the full scope of the sphere and gives a problem-solving process that might serve you all through your career.

Features:

• an intensive assessment of need-to-know subject matters, from a evaluate of actual ideas to an invaluable examine the interplay of radiation with topic
• More than 380 "Homework difficulties" and a hundred seventy five+ "Example difficulties"
• crucial heritage fabric on quantitative probability overview for radiation publicity
• Authoritative radiation defense and environmental wellbeing and fitness insurance that helps the overseas fee on Radiological Protection's criteria for particular populations
• High-yield appendices to extend your comprehension of bankruptcy fabric
• NEW! crucial assurance of non-ionizing radiation, lasers and microwaves, computing device use in dose calculation, and dose restrict recommendations

By National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Radiation Effects Research, Committee to Assess the Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident

ISBN-10: 0309528119

ISBN-13: 9780309528115

Radioactive iodines are produced throughout the operation of nuclear strength crops and through the detonation of nuclear guns. within the occasion of a radiation incident, radioiodine is without doubt one of the contaminants which may be published into the surroundings. publicity to radioiodine can result in radiation harm to the thyroid, together with thyroid melanoma. Radiation to the thyroid from radioiodine should be restricted by means of taking a nonradioactive iodine (stable iodine) equivalent to potassium iodide. This publication assesses innovations for the distribution and management of potassium iodide (KI) within the occasion of a nuclear incident. The file says that potassium iodide drugs will be on hand to each person age forty or youngerâ€"especially kids and pregnant and lactating womenâ€"living close to a nuclear energy plant. States and municipalities should still make a decision find out how to stockpile, distribute, and administer potassium iodide drugs, and federal enterprises should still retain a backup offer of drugs and be ready to distribute them to affected areas.

By Kwan-Leung Chan

ISBN-10: 184996386X

ISBN-13: 9781849963862

ISBN-10: 1849963878

ISBN-13: 9781849963879

Echocardiography is a flexible imaging modality that may be played on the bedside to briskly offer trustworthy anatomic and useful details beneficial for the administration of sufferers with middle ailment. there were many technological advances in echocardiography, leading to an development in photo caliber and new insights into cardiac mechanics. to be able to absolutely get pleasure from and make the most of those advances, it can be crucial to have an in-depth knowing of the cardiac anatomy and the way this pertains to echocardiography. for example, mitral valve fix is now the surgical approach to selection for the therapy of sufferers with degenerative mitral valve illness and critical mitral regurgitation, however it calls for first-class figuring out of the mitral valvular and subvalvular anatomy to permit collection of acceptable sufferers and the detection of problems linked to the surgical fix. Anatomic foundation of Echocardiographic analysis presents a scientific method within the scientific software of echocardiography in response to a entire realizing of cardiac anatomy and pathology. coated inside of are discussions on common cardiac anatomy, common variations and the orientation of the guts within the thorax and its influence at the acoustic home windows. Later sections hide ailments that impact a variety of cardiac buildings, corresponding to the valves, the myocardium and the pericardium, and consider particular scientific settings during which echocardiography performs a pivotal position within the differential analysis and medical administration. Examples that comprise echocardiographic photographs with pathologic correlations are incorporated in each bankruptcy, proof of the significance of collaborative attempt among echocardiographer and pathologist. additionally incorporated are many 3D echocardiographic pictures to focus on common and irregular findings, in addition to various pathologic pictures delivering anatomic correlates of the echocardiographic findings. The approximately seven hundred photographs were conscientiously chosen to demonstrate key findings, and therefore the ebook can serve both good as an atlas and may be an invaluable source to sonographers, cardiology trainees, internists and cardiologists.

By Stefano Fanti

ISBN-10: 3540939083

ISBN-13: 9783540939085

ISBN-10: 3540939091

ISBN-13: 9783540939092

Although [¹⁸F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) quite often indicates a superb functionality as a cancer-imaging agent while utilizing PET-CT, there are a few settings during which different radiopharmaceuticals provide benefits. Such non-FDG tracers are actually gaining common reputation not just in learn but in addition in scientific perform, with the purchase of promising leads to the administration of varied cancers. This atlas, together with approximately 500 fine quality photographs, is a simple consultant to PET-CT imaging past FDG. a variety of tracers is roofed, akin to ¹⁸F- and ¹¹C-choline, ¹¹C-methionine, ¹⁸F-ethyl-L-tyrosine, ⁶⁸Ga-DOTA-NOC, ¹¹C-acetate, ¹¹C-thymidine, and ¹⁸F-DOPA. all through, the emphasis is on photograph interpretation, with advice at the popularity of ordinary, benign, and malignant uptake and transparent guide on studying issues and pitfalls. This e-book is a significant other to the editors’ lately released Atlas of PET-CT, which focuses completely at the use of FDG. it really is designed to function a reference textual content for either nuclear physicians and radiologists, and also will be of serious profit to radiographers, technologists, and nuclear medication and radiology residents.

ISBN-10: 3642017401

ISBN-13: 9783642017407

Dual-energy CT is a singular, swiftly rising imaging method which deals very important new useful and particular info. during this publication, physicists and experts from varied CT brands offer an perception into the technological foundation of, and different techniques to, dual-energy CT. well known clinical scientists within the box clarify the pathophysiological and molecular history of the method, speak about its functions, offer particular suggestion on how you can receive optimum effects, and provide tricks relating to scientific interpretation. the main target is at the use of dual-energy CT in day-by-day scientific perform, and person sections are dedicated to imaging of the vascular approach, the thorax, the stomach, and the extremities. reviews and suggestions are in response to own event and peer-reviewed literature. lots of conscientiously selected top quality photographs are integrated to demonstrate the medical advantages of the approach.

By James G. McNulty

ISBN-10: 0387529055

ISBN-13: 9780387529059

ISBN-10: 3540529055

ISBN-13: 9783540529057

ISBN-10: 3642759122

ISBN-13: 9783642759123

This booklet describes the strategies of percutaneous entry to the gallbladder for the remedy of gallstones. It considers the symptoms, contraindications, and problems of some of the routes to this organ. Percutaneous transhepatic and subcostal cholecystostomy are defined step-by-step. This useful textual content is the 1st in any language on percutaneous cholecystostomy and its makes use of for the prognosis of biliary ailment. the writer additionally discusses drainage of the gallbladder in acute gallbladder disorder and in extrahepatic biliary obstruction, percutaneous lysis of gallstones, percutaneous cholecystolithotomy and transcholecystic entry to the bile ducts. The textual content is illustrated with many method diagrams and prints of radiological options utilized in according to- cutaneous cholecystostomy. It exhibits that there's now a true substitute to surgical procedure within the therapy of gallstones. whilst completely mastered, those secure equipment open up huge vistas - a thorough alteration within the remedy of a big variety of sufferers with symptomatic gallstones!

By Dominique Penninck, Marc-André d'Anjou

ISBN-10: 1118359984

ISBN-13: 9781118359983

ISBN-10: 1118397320

ISBN-13: 9781118397329

ISBN-10: 1118397339

ISBN-13: 9781118397336

Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography, moment variation is a complete reference for ultrasound innovations and findings in small animal perform, with greater than 2000 fine quality sonograms and illustrations of standard constructions and issues. * presents a complete number of greater than 2000 fine quality photos, together with either general and irregular ultrasound positive aspects, in addition to proper complementary imaging modalities and histopathological photographs * Covers either universal and unusual problems in small animal sufferers * bargains new chapters on functional actual options and artifacts and stomach distinction sonography * contains entry to a significant other site with over a hundred and forty annotated video loops of an important pathologies lined in each one element of the booklet

By K. Sartor, A. L. Baert

The imaging of stroke has gone through major alterations because of the fast development in imaging know-how. This quantity, comprising 3 components, is designed to supply a finished precis of the present function of MR imaging in sufferers with ischemic stroke. the 1st half outlines the scientific displays of stroke and discusses the diagnostic efficacy and healing effect of MR imaging. the second one and 3rd elements shape the center of the quantity, and are in response to a unique procedure in that the subject is gifted from very varied viewpoints. half 2 presents an in depth presentation of the distinguishing positive aspects of stroke from the radiologist's viewpoint. against this, half three addresses the desires of the clinician, documenting particular stroke syndromes and their correlates on MR imaging. the final target has been to create a well-illustrated quantity with large charm that hyperlinks pathology, radiology and stroke drugs in an informative manner.

By Paul Schoenhagen

ISBN-10: 0203479394

ISBN-13: 9780203479391

ISBN-10: 0203690311

ISBN-13: 9780203690314

ISBN-10: 1842142747

ISBN-13: 9781842142745

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is an imaging method used in the course of coronary angiography. This publication presents a scientific advent to coronary imaging with (IVUS). it's divided into built-in and commonly cross-referenced components, the Atlas and the guide. The handbook describes the reason, technique, and interpretation of IVUS imaging for healing and diagnostic reasons. It additionally provides quite a number either verified and evolving scientific and learn purposes. The Atlas beneficial properties non-illustrated IVUS photographs including corresponding illustrated figures. The reference record and topic index are attached to the Atlas and the handbook, bearing in mind speedy and simple entry to info. INV STAT: basic

By Saadoon Kadir

ISBN-10: 1588900568

ISBN-13: 9781588900562

ISBN-10: 313107972X

ISBN-13: 9783131079725

This spouse to the best-selling instructing Atlas of Interventional
Radiology: Diagnostic and healing Angiography covers the most recent recommendations
in the sphere of interventional radiology used to regard non-vascular diseases.

Each case starts with a dialogue of serious features of the sickness procedure
and differential diagnoses to coach you ways to quick realize the
presentation of illnesses and problems. The atlas publications you thru all phases
of administration, from preliminary prognosis to deciding upon top approach to therapy
and the healing innovations available.

Highlights:

• fifty five approaches for the neck and thorax; the stomach,
  including the gastrointestinal process, liver, biliary approach, and pancreas; the
  reproductive approach; and the urinary approach and adrenal glands
• A step by step method of prognosis and remedy
• "Pearls" and "pitfalls" spotlight key issues and warn
  of capability blunders
• greater than three hundred illustrations reveal very important
  concepts

Here is the basic advisor for interventional radiologists, citizens,
and different experts looking to enhance their administration of non-vascular
disorders and difficulties that they generally see in practice.

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