Trauma and Mobile Radiography is a concise introduction to radiographing trauma patients. This easy-to-read guide emphasizes mobile radiography fundamentals since most trauma work is performed using portable units. Its user-friendly style will help students and practicing radiographers produce better images in difficult situations, avoiding "learning by accident" trauma situations.
Describes many types of trauma and their causes to help radiographers anticipate and plan for the patient's needs.Reviews vital signs and trauma patient assessment procedures.Describes supportive measures for medical emergencies.Covers 131 trauma radiographic procedures with directions about positioning the film and central ray in relation to the body part.Contains a quick reference card with the information trauma radiographers need at their fingertips.