
- 248 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Critical Care Radiology
About this book
Learn to make quick diagnoses in critical situations with this user-friendly companion for ER radiologists
Critical Care Radiology will enable readers to develop rapid, accurate diagnoses despite the many difficulties associated with the bedside evaluation, including time constants and the low specificity of chest radiographs and postoperative abdominal studies. Written by an interdisciplinary team of experts in radiology and critical care medicine, this book provides a concise overview of how to use the latest diagnostic imaging technology in the intensive care setting. Each chapter contains brief descriptions of normal and morphologic findings, imaging strategies and techniques, differential diagnoses, and potential complications. High-quality radiographs and CT scans enhance the text throughout.
Features
- In-depth coverage of thoracic and abdominal imaging in adult and pediatric patients
- More than 550 high-resolution images taken using state-of-the-art imaging
- Tips on accurate image interpretation, including how to read suboptimal image material
- Numerous tables highlight important points and practical recommendations
- Summaries of key takeaway points appear at the end of each chapter
This authoritative clinical guide is an indispensable companion for on-call radiologists or radiology residents. It is also a valuable tool for exam preparation.
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Table of contents
- Critical Care Radiology
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Contributors
- Abbreviations
- Contents
- 1 Basic Principles: Radiologic Techniques and Radiation Safety
- 2 Thoracic Imaging of the Intensive Care Patient
- 3 Imaging of Intensive Care Patients after Thoracic Surgery
- 4 Acute Abdomen in Intensive Care Patients
- 5 Imaging of Intensive Care Patients after Abdominal Surgery
- 6 Thoracic Imaging of the Pediatric Intensive Care Patient
- 7 Acute Abdomen in the Pediatric Intensive Care Patient
- Further Reading
- Index