Description
BONTRAGER'S HANDBOOK OF RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND TECHNIQUES 11TH ED
Book Summary
This eleventh edition of the practical reference manual in radiology offers a concise, visual guide to mastering patient positioning and exposure technique. With 220 detailed projections, the book combines photographs of correct positioning with precise descriptions of each radiographic study. Designed for quick use in daily practice, it includes evaluation criteria, radiation protection recommendations, and new projections such as the hip false profile, helping technicians obtain high-quality images safely.
What is it about?
The manual provides a practical approach to performing hundreds of radiographic studies, guiding the professional through each step of the process. For each projection, photographs of the patient in the correct position are presented, along with central ray (CR) placement, obliquity degrees, specific CR angles, automatic exposure control (AEC) cell locations, and suggested kVp ranges. Furthermore, standard radiographs are included as visual references, accompanied by a list of evaluation criteria that allow the technician to critically assess the image obtained. The work is rounded out by practical appendices on radiation dose reduction, abbreviations, and conversion tables.
Main Topics
- Standard and specialized radiographic positioning (including false profile and modified false profile hip projections).
- Exposure techniques and technical parameters (kVp, CR placement, obliquity angles).
- Radiographic image quality evaluation criteria.
- Radiation protection and practices for reducing patient radiation dose.
Who is it recommended for?
- It is aimed at senior diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine technicians, radiologists, and students in these disciplines who need a portable, quick-reference resource for daily clinical practice or exam preparation. It is especially useful for professionals looking to update their knowledge on new projections and optimize the quality of their radiographic studies.
- A visual and practical guide with 220 projections that facilitates correct patient positioning and exposure.
- Standardized evaluation criteria to perform a critical assessment of the image quality obtained.
- Updated recommendations on radiation protection and dose reduction for safer practice.
- New specific projections, such as the hip false profile, which expand the technician's diagnostic capabilities.
- Manageable, spiral-bound format, ideal for use as an immediate reference in the X-ray room.
- Author: LAMPIGNANO
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MEDICINE, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TECHNIQUES
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Spiral
- Publication date: April 2025
- Weight: 335 g
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Editorial Review
This eleventh edition of the Bontrager manual establishes itself as an indispensable tool for the radiology technician seeking precision and efficiency in their daily work. Its eminently visual approach, combined with the inclusion of new projections and an updated section on radiation protection, addresses the educational and practical needs of today's professional. It is a quick-reference resource that promotes the technician's autonomy in obtaining diagnostic-quality images, proving especially valuable for both students and active professionals who wish to perfect their technique.