ABC of Emergency Radiology 3e

The ABC of Emergency Radiology follows a systematic approach to assessing radiographs, instructing the reader on the appearances of radiological abnormalities and comparing these with normal radiographs. Each chapter walks through a different part of the body: images show anatomy, followed by the different types of views to request with supporting text covering the system of assessment itself, and things to avoid. This book is full of numerous example radiographs, well annotated for clear reference and explanation. The new edition includes a greater proportion of digital images, rather than from hardcopy, to reflect the increasing use of higher resolution digital imaging. There is improved content on computed tomography (CT), including general principles, and particularly in regard to head, abdomen, cervical spine and chest where CT is increasingly favoured. Major trauma content, including the introduction and concluding chapter, has been revised to reflect new practice in major trauma units and the current evidence base. The third edition also includes additional new contributors from the US and Canada.

Rapid acquisition and interpretation of radiographs, portable ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) are now the mainstay of initial successful management of sick and traumatized patients presenting to Accident and Emergency Departments. The ABC of Emergency Radiology is a simple and logical step-by-step guide on how to interpret radiographs, US and CT. It incorporates all the latest technological advances, including replacing plain radiographs with digital radiographs, changes in imaging protocols and the role of portable US and multidetector CT. With over 400 illustrations and annotated radiographs, this thoroughly revised third edition provides more images, new illustrations, and new chapters on emergency US and CT that reflect current practice. Each chapter starts with radiological anatomy, standard and then additional views, a systematic approach to interpretation (ABC approach) and followed by a review of common abnormalities. The ABC of Emergency Radiology is an invaluable resource for accident and emergency staff, trainee radiologists, medical students, nurses, radiographers and all medical personnel involved in the immediate care of trauma patients