Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation

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This is a concise, easy-to-use reference, enabling health care providers to identify and understand how and when to use the full scope of medical imaging testing modalities-- radiographs, CTs, nuclear imaging, and ultrasound scans and images. The new second edition features a more in-depth discussion of each modality with a focus on the foundational concepts of radiography interpretation of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine. It expands coverage of imaging and increases the number of images provided for a total of 400. In addition, the Springer Connect website includes dozens of videos to greatly enhance the learning process.

With clear descriptions of each modality—supported by figures, tables, and actual patient films—the text guides readers through the clinical decision-making process. It describes how to choose the best diagnostic test to assess a presenting condition, and examines interpretations of plain radiographs of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine. The book fosters an in-depth understanding of the differences between modalities, their attributes, and an appreciation for their parameters with age-appropriate considerations. To assist health care practitioners with the challenges of interpreting plain radiographs, the book simplifies this process with an incremental approach to correct interpretation of what appears on the radiograph and understanding the rationale behind the interpretation. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Second Edition:

• In-depth discussions of different medical imaging testing modality, with a focus on foundational concepts of radiology interpretation of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine
• Exploration of similarities and differences between modalities
• Over 400 images
• Accompanying videos available via Springer Connect

Key Features:

• Addresses the basics of radiology, CT scans, nuclear imaging, MRIs, and ultrasound and their characteristics and differences
• Provides a step-by-step approach to interpretation of radiographs
• Guides in the selection of the correct diagnostic test
• Supports information with figures, tables, images, and films
• Useful to a wide range of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other providers in multiple settings

The reader may also access the images and drawings found in this text at springerpub.com/campo-medical-imaging.

Theresa M Campo DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN is Chair of the Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Director of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Track as well as Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University. Clinically, she is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, and works part-time as a nurse practitioner in Southern New Jersey.

Theresa received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Widener University in Chester Pennsylvania. Theresa has over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, including pre-hospital, emergency department/quick care, and trauma. Dr. Campo is a founding Board Member of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, a national organization. She is a national and international lecturer on emergency and urgent care topics. Dr. Campo is the Author of Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation and has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed articles.

Theresa was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2015 and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2017. She has received the alumni award for excellence from Case Western Reserve University and the state award of excellence from AANP.