Radiography Of Children: A Guide To Good Practice - Hardcover

Hardwick, Judith; Gyll, Catherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0443072574 ISBN 13: 9780443072574

Verlag: Churchill Livingstone, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

Radiography of Children covers the different skills needed to x-ray children successfully - radiographic positioning, choice and number of views, patient communication with child and parents, achieving patient co-operation, and immobilization. It provides a solid introduction to radiography, based on knowledge of child development/ psychology, pediatric pathology, and the emotional needs of the child and parents. Discusses IRMER, the Children Act, and advice on setting up a pediatric x-ray room in a general department.

• The only detailed book that covers the differences between x-raying children & adults.
• Written by practicing pediatric radiographers.
• Includes child development/ psychology relevant to radiographic examinations of children.
• Includes coverage of current legislation and children's rights.
• Features a chapter dedicated to radiation protection and immobilization.
• Provides an abundance of photographs illustrating various imaging positions.
• Offers unique information on providing a comfortable environment for children.
• Presents imaging methods applicable to all hospitals.
• Includes information on the radiographer as 'play therapist.'

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Churchill Livingstone
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0443072574
• ISBN 13: 9780443072574
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 227
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italien