Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics, 2nd Edition, is an image-filled, practical, and clinical introduction to this integral part of the diagnostic process. William Herring, MD, a skilled radiology teacher, masterfully covers everything you need to know to effectively interpret medical images. Learn the latest on ultrasound, MRI, CT, and more, in a time-friendly format with brief, bulleted text and abundant high-quality images. Then ensure your mastery of the material with additional online content, bonus images, and self-assessment exercises at www.studentconsult.com.
2. Recognizing Normal Chest Anatomy and a Technically Adequate Chest Radiograph
3. Recognizing Airspace Versus Interstitial Lung Disease
4. Recognizing the Causes of an Opacified Hemithorax
5. Recognizing Atelectasis
6. Recognizing a Pleural Effusion
7. Recognizing Pneumonia
8. Recognizing Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumopericardium, and Subcutaneous Emphysema
9. Recognizing Adult Heart Disease
10. Recognizing the Correct Placement of Lines and Tubes: Critical Care Radiology
11. Computed Tomography: Understanding the Basics and Recognizing Normal Anatomy
12. Recognizing Diseases of the Chest
13. Recognizing the Normal Abdomen: Conventional Radiographs
14. Recognizing Bowel Obstruction and Ileus
15. Recognizing Extraluminal Air in the Abdomen
16. Recognizing Abnormal Calcifications and Their Causes
17. Recognizing the Imaging Findings of Trauma
18. Recognizing Gastrointestinal, Hepatic, and Urinary Tract Abnormalities
19. Ultrasound: Understanding the Principles and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Findings
20. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Understanding the Principles and Recognizing the Basics
21. Recognizing Abnormalities of Bone Density
22. Recognizing Fractures and Dislocations
23. Recognizing Joint Disease: An Approach to Arthritis
24. Recognizing Some Common Causes of Back and Neck Pain
25. Recognizing Some Common Causes of Intracranial Pathology
Appendix: Recognizing What to Order
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