Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - Volume 3
Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam.NEW and UPDATED! Additional figures and content in special imaging modality chapters represent current practice, protocols, safety measures, and technology in pediatric imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, mammography, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncologyUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT exam.UPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve
Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - Volume 1
Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam.NEW! Patient positioning photos enhance chapters on the chest, abdomen, pelvis and hip, and bony thoraxNEW! Axiolateral wrist projection and weight-bearing ankle positioning photos and images have been added to the upper and lower extremity chaptersUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT examUPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve
Adaptive Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists
Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques
An essential reference for both learning and refining manual therapy techniques for the spine. A must-have guide for manual therapists, Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques is a comprehensive resource packed with step-by-step instructions, expert insights, and access to more than 55 video demonstrations to ensure precision and confidence in execution. Learn to safely apply grade 1 to 4 mobilizations and select grade 5 manipulations with the help of experienced osteopath John Gibbons. These techniques can be used by a variety of practitioners, including osteopaths, chiropractors, and physical therapists. In part I you will learn the anatomy, biomechanics, and related pathologies of the vertebral column; the differences between spinal mobilization and manipulation; and the gait cycle and its relationship to the vertebral column. In part II you will learn techniques for the cervical spine, atlanto-occipital joint, cervicothoracic junction, thoracic spine, ribcage, lumbar spine, and pelvic girdle. Manual therapy techniques for the spine, thorax, and pelvis are commonly performed for the treatment of pain and dysfunctional movement patterns. Using this book's detailed illustrations and photographs, along with online video demonstrations, you can confidently study and safely implement these techniques with your patients. Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques is the resource you need to learn manual therapy techniques.
Bitch I Lived
At just 23, Ashley Main faced the fight of her life-a double-lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis, a disease that had long controlled her breath, her body, and her future. In B!TCH, I LIVED, Ashley opens her heart and shares her raw, unfiltered memoir about what it's like to battle a life-threatening illness, and the immense strength it takes to accept the need for a transplant that would reshape her world. With her health rapidly declining, Ashley navigated the grueling process of finding a donor, undergoing the surgery, and learning to breathe again. But it wasn't just a battle with her body-it was also a journey through love, loss, and resilience. Supported by her husband, who stood by her side through every twist and turn, and her family, who provided the unwavering foundation she needed, Ashley recounts the delicate balance between dependence and independence, vulnerability and strength. From the fear of waiting on the transplant list to the joy of a new chance at life, Bitch I Lived is a testament to the power of hope, the love of a family, and the sheer will to survive. With courage and grace, Ashley Main reflects on what it truly means to be alive and how the people we love are the ones who breathe life into us, even in our darkest moments.
Dr Barbara Cure for High Blood Pressure
Dr Barbara's Cure for High Blood Pressure is a life-changing guide that unveils a natural, holistic, and deeply practical approach to reversing high blood pressure-without dependency on endless medications. Written with warmth, wisdom, and scientific clarity, this book walks you through the root causes of hypertension and reveals the power of food, herbs, movement, and emotional healing in restoring heart health. Dr Barbara draws on years of research and personal experiences to provide a complete healing system tailored to everyday people-whether you're newly diagnosed or have struggled with high blood pressure for years. Inside, you'll discover: What hypertension really is-and why it's called "the silent killer" How to detox and nourish your body using simple kitchen ingredients Proven herbal remedies like garlic, hibiscus, and bitter leaf for natural healing The critical role of stress and how to calm your nervous system Easy exercise plans for every age and fitness level This is more than a book-it's a blueprint for total body healing, rooted in natural wisdom, cultural knowledge, and spiritual encouragement. With step-by-step action plans and daily routines, Dr Barbara's Cure for Hypertension will empower you to reclaim your health, renew your energy, and live free from the fear of high blood pressure. If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start healing the root, this book is your guide.
Legal Issues in Sports Medicine
Legal Issues in Sports Medicine provides an overview of legal issues and concepts for those entering or practicing in a sports medicine setting. The text addresses topics including risk management, assumption of risk, discrimination, and what to expect in the event of a lawsuit.
Protection and Prevention Approaches in Occupational Health and Safety
Developments in working life have also brought about occupational health and safety (OHS) problems. While the development of technology and protective equipment has created a safer working environment over time, new risks that pose a danger have also emerged. OHS aims to prevent the deterioration of employees' health in all occupational groups, protect employees from the hazards and risks in the environment, and provide environments that will allow individuals to continue to work at the highest level physiologically and spiritually. To create an OHS culture, it is not enough to simply explain the importance of the subject to employees and society. In order to transform this awareness into behavior, more emphasis and importance should be given to resources that will ensure that employees act by OSH rules during all their activities. OHS is considered an important public health problem today, and the first thing that needs to be done to prevent occupational accidents and diseases is to maximize the current knowledge of all parties involved on this subject. Education in the context of occupational safety and health is designed to provide employees with knowledge and skills so that managers and employees in the business can recognize the risk factors that may cause work accidents, injuries and diseases and be prepared for the damages that may occur in their work environments. This book aims to contribute to the training of experts working on occupational health and safety, which is the intersection of many different disciplines, in light of up-to-date information on this subject. It also provides a resource that employees can always benefit from regarding workplace protection and prevention.
Wilderness Paramedic Revision Guide
Whether you're preparing for the IBSC WP-C exam, applying to search and rescue teams or advancing your skills in expedition or wilderness medicine, this is your essential guide to successPrepare with confidence for the Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) exam with this comprehensive study guide designed for paramedics, PAs, nurses and physicians. Aligned to the official exam blueprint this book covers everything you need to succeed: Critical care in wilderness environmentsProlonged field careEnvironmental challenges (altitude, hypothermia, avalanche, caving, diving)Search & command theoryMedical emergenciesTechnical rescue (rope rescue, helicopter operations, and decision-making)Includes a full-length practice exam!
Scars After Surgeries in the Abdominal Area
In this guide, you will receive comprehensive insights into dealing with scars related to complaints after abdominal surgery and their effects on the rest of the body. You will learn practical self-help techniques that provide quick and effective relief. At the same time, you will learn to understand pain as a form of communication from your body and how to manage acute and chronic pain. From the content: expert knowledge about the functioning and dysfunctions of the body, adhesions of fascia in the tissue and adhesions in the abdominal area, indications and contraindications for scar treatment, self-exercises for every stage of wound healing, everyday movements and sleeping positions, questions and answers from daily life with scars.
Professional Skills in Radiology
Practicing as a radiologist is about more than image interpretation. Professional Skills in Radiology provides a concise handbook of essential non-interpretative skills a medical imaging doctor should possess. The book explores important professional development skills needed to work with diagnostic and procedural radiology patients, within healthcare multidisciplinary teams and in the community. It also provides a resource to bring together important concepts in evidence-based practice, research and quality assurance, medical education, advocacy and ethical practice, and cultural safety. Professional Skills in Radiology will be an excellent companion resource for training and consultant radiologists, containing practice questions to help prepare for fellowship/board examinations or interview panels.
Balanced Life - Revised Version
This book takes you beyond the gimmicks and into the heart of what truly works: creating a balanced lifestyle. Packed with practical advice, evidence-based strategies, and a dash of dark humor, Balanced Life empowers you to embrace a sustainable approach to fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being.What You'll Discover: The Truth About Diets: Why fad diets fail and how to create a plan that works for you.Mastering Mindset: Overcoming emotional eating and finding motivation that lasts.Realistic Exercise Plans: Simple ways to move more without spending hours in the gym.Hormonal Insights: How your body works and why sleep and stress matter.Achieving Balance: Practical tips for juggling real life with real health goals.Who Is This Book For?Whether you're a busy parent, a career-driven professional, or someone navigating medical challenges, Balanced Life offers actionable advice tailored to your unique journey.Why Choose Balanced Life?Because life isn't perfect, and your weight management plan doesn't have to be either. Learn how to navigate setbacks, celebrate victories (big or small), and keep moving toward a healthier, happier you.
Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices
Master the role of the medical laboratory scientist working in the blood bank and transfusion services! Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 6th Edition combines scientific principles with practice tips to engage learners with realistic laboratory experiences. These concepts are delivered through relevant case studies and critical thinking exercises. The text provides an overview of topics including quality and safety, the major blood groups, blood collecting and testing, transfusion reactions, and blood component preparation. Written by Paula Howard and Wyenona "Nonie" Hicks, both experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists and certified as Specialists in Blood Banking (SBB), this text is ideal for students in any Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Blood Bank Technology (BBT) training program, as well as for practicing laboratory and healthcare professionals who wish to train for work in blood banks and transfusion services.NEW! Full-color illustrations that break down concepts for enhanced learner comprehension, especially for those who favor visual learningNEW! Did You Know?, Case Study, ALERT! What's the Impact?, and Practice Tips provide important facts and guidelines to prepare you for situations encountered in practiceNEW! Additional case studies relate to donor qualification and testing, ABO discrepancies, molecular immunohematology techniques, antibody identification, stem cell transplants, and coagulation disorders, offering extra practice in critical thinking developmentNEW! Cell therapy and flow cytometry information, expanded HLA and platelet antigen and antibody material, detailed molecular genetic information in the Rh blood group system chapter, and an expanded molecular genetics section prepare you for the questions you'll be challenged with on the certification examNEW! End-of-chapter Critical Thinking and Study Questions are keyed to the objectivesCoverage of current clinical practices includes transplantation and cellular therapy, the HLA system, molecular techniques and applications, automation, blood donor qualification, collection and testing, component manufacturing and transfusion practices, therapeutic phlebotomy and therapeutic apheresis, and antibody identification and special techniquesLearning features in each chapter break down difficult concepts with outlines, learning objectives, key terms with definitions, special callouts, chapter summaries, basic and challenging case studies, critical thinking exercises, and study questionsNumerous new, updated, and expanded tables summarize key information and make it easier to compare content. These will certainly continue to provide excellent references for graduates practicing in blood banks and transfusion servicesUpdated illustrated blood group antigen toolbars show at a glance the ISBT symbol, number, clinical significance, reactions to chemical treatments, and more for antibodiesComprehensive glossary provides definitions to key terms throughout the textExpanded online resources for students and instructors include additional study/test questions and case studies
Patient Care in Radiography
Master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition, is the perfect resource to help you learn effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest imaging guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. Special emphasis is placed on the skills and procedures that are imperative for quality patient care - including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment. Also included is information on microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.NEW! Cutting-edge coverage addresses patient care as it relates to COVID, imaging care for transgender and gender diverse patients, and additional content on surgical imagingUPDATED! Content on shielding guidelines presents the latest radiation safety informationStep-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays with patient care content integrated into procedural skillsContent outlines highlight the key topics covered in each chapterShorter chapters help organize the material more effectively and enhance readability.Warning boxes alert you to essential safety issuesAdditional pedagogical elements, such as learning objectives, key terms, illustrations, tables, boxes, comprehensive summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises help you focus on the key information in each chapter
A Mammographers Guide: Radiological and Histopathological Guidelines
This comprehensive mammography textbook brings numerous benefits and fills a significant gap in medical diagnostics. It provides a detailed, structured approach to breast imaging, making it a unique and indispensable resource for healthcare professionals. Firstly, this textbook stands out for its uniqueness. Unlike many existing resources, it offers a step-by-step guide to the standard imaging protocol used in breast imaging, ensuring optimal imaging quality. This includes detailed explanations of the cranial-caudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) views, which are the primary modalities for detecting potential pathological findings. By adhering to these standardized protocols, mammographers can improve the accuracy of their diagnoses and reduce the risk of missed malignancies. The textbook is meticulously structured to serve both novice and experienced mammographers. It begins with foundational concepts, such as the importance of comparing current imaging with previous studies to identify new densities. It then progresses to more advanced topics, including the differentiation between benign and malignant conditions. The detailed descriptions of imaging criteria for benign conditions, such as being oval, well-rounded, well-encapsulated, large, bilateral, and unchanged from prior imaging, provide mammographers with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about patient care. Intended primarily for mammographers, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for medical students, technologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in breast imaging. By providing a comprehensive guide to breast imaging, it addresses a critical gap in the field. The clear, structured content ensures that readers can apply the latest imaging techniques and criteria to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. In summary, the aims and objectives of creating this mammography textbook are to provide a unique, structured resource for mammographers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance their practice and improve patient care.
Get Through Final FRCR 2A
This is the first revision guide to map directly to the new structure of the FRCR Final Part A examination (CR2A). Spanning a broad range of topics, the second edition follows the core clinical radiology curriculum, covering all modalities. It is divided into 7 test papers, consisting of 120 mixed SBA-type questions each with detailed answers in sequential order. The content has been updated in line with question stems from recent examinations. There are also topics which introduce core concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), given its growing emphasis in radiology and its recent introduction into the Royal College of Radiologists curriculum. Every answer is followed by a short explanation and relevant discussion around the topic with appropriate references. Each paper should take three hours to complete.Delivering over 20 hours of focused exam practice, this guide is a sound investment for trainee radiologists preparing for their Final Part A exam.
Movement and Identity
This trauma-informed approach to counselling and bodywork explores the ways in which varying facets of identity and culture manifest in the body, allowing a much more nuanced, person-centred approach to client care. Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC describes how our bodies interpret our identities, often informed by cultural norms, communication styles, trauma, and systems of power and oppression. Therapists and bodyworkers reading this book will have the opportunity to engage personally and professionally, learning to build on their own somatic awareness in order to engage with compassionate curiosity rather than resistance when confronted with identity-based differences. Each section uses the SIA Loop, a mechanism representing three entry-points we use to process information: Sensation, Interpretation, Action, which supports the deeper work offered by the Identity Expression Infinity Loop, where identities are invited to move with strength and skill. These pioneering tools allow readers to examine their own somatic experiences, beliefs, behaviours, and choices, all of which is supplemented with journal prompts and questions. In guiding readers in how to interpret the body's expression of identity, this unique guide maximises the potential of therapists to foster change, increase empathy, and nurture connection through trauma-informed, somatically aware bodywork.
Healing Through Working
From the foreword: "It appears that many clients first need to become physically stronger and healthier before being able to handle the psychological processes of change. One important aspect in the vision of the treatment is the accent that is placed on 'doing.' Living and working together in a community where more emphasis is placed on the healthy, rather than the ill aspect of the human being is central to the therapy as conceived by these therapeutic communities for persons with psychiatric problems."
Sonography Exam Review: Physics, Abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Davis's Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
