Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Trauma and Mobile Radiography is a concise introduction to radiographing trauma patients. This easy-to-read guide emphasizes mobile radiography fundamentals since most trauma work is performed using portable units. Its user-friendly style will help students and practicing radiographers produce better images in difficult situations, avoiding learning by accident trauma situations.
Synopsis
- Describes many types of trauma and their causes to help radiographers anticipate and plan for the patient's needs
- Reviews vital signs and trauma patient assessment procedures
- Describes supportive measures for medical emergencies
- Covers 131 trauma radiographic procedures with directions about positioning the film and central ray in relation to the body part
- Contains a quick reference card with the information trauma radiographers need at their fingertips