Emergency Radiology is a quick reference pocketbook for radiologists worldwide working in any emergency or acute care setting. It acts both as a checklist of presenting features to enable accurate interpretation of diagnostic imaging investigations and as a guide to understanding the basics of performing therapeutic or diagnostic interventional procedures. A wide range of emergencies are reviewed, giving all pertinent information in a concise presentation for on-call radiologists and trainees who encounter these emergencies out-of-hours. The text is complemented by high quality images of emergency conditions in all body systems, including head, cardiovascular, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Pediatrics, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and the use of MRI in emergencies are also discussed. Emergency Radiology is an invaluable for all radiologists, emergency physicians and radiography technicians, as well as for any healthcare practitioner involved in patient care in the emergency or acute care environment.

A quick reference pocketbook on a huge range of emergencies for all clinicians working in emergency or acute care settings.

About the Author
Mayil S. Krishnam is Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology, Diagnostic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging, Ronald Regan Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA. John Curtis is Consultant Radiologist, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.


Book Information
ISBN 9780521672474
Author Mayil S. Krishnam
Format Paperback
Page Count 276
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 470g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 13mm