Undergraduate Diagnostic Imaging Fundamentals

by Brent Burbridge and Evan Mah

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Diagnostic Imaging principles and concepts are augmented by the presentation of images for common clinical conditions. Guiding principles related to minimizing radiation exposure and requesting the most appropriate imaging examination are addressed.

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University of Saskatchewan
Subjects
Medicine, Allied Health
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction
  7. 1.1: Online DICOM Image Viewer (ODIN)- An Introduction and User Manual
  8. 1.2: CanMEDS Roles
  9. 1.3: CAR – Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines
  10. 1.4: ACR – Appropriateness Criteria
  11. 1.5: Choosing Wisely – Canada
  12. 1.6: Image Gently
  13. 1.7: Introduction – References
  14. 2: Principles of Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection
  15. 2.1: Introduction
  16. 2.2: Radiation in Medical Imaging - The X-ray Tube
  17. 2.3: Ionizing Radiation- Basic Concepts
  18. 2.4: Radiation Interaction with Biological Matter
  19. 2.5: Classification of Radiation Damage
  20. 2.6: Radiation Protection for Healthcare Workers
  21. 2.7: Radiation Protection for Patients
  22. 2.8: Ionizing Radiation- Fetus and Neonate
  23. 2.9: Appropriateness of Imaging Guidelines
  24. 2.10: Principles of Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection – References
  25. 3: Principles of Imaging Techniques
  26. 3.1: Introduction
  27. 3.2: X-rays
  28. 3.3: Mammography
  29. 3.4: Fluoroscopy
  30. 3.5: Angiography
  31. 3.6: Computed Tomography (CT)
  32. 3.7: Ultrasound (US)
  33. 3.8: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  34. 3.9: Nuclear Medicine
  35. 3.10: Principles of Imaging Techniques – References
  36. 4: Contrast Media in Radiology
  37. 4.1: Contrast Media in Radiology
  38. 5: Approach to Reviewing X-ray Imaging
  39. 5.1: General Approach to Reviewing x-ray Imaging
  40. 5.2: Approach to the Chest x-ray (CXR)
  41. 5.3: Approach to the Abdominal x-ray (AXR)
  42. 5.4: Approach to Bone and Joint x-rays
  43. 6: Brain and Spine
  44. 6.1: Intracranial Hemorrhage – Traumatic
  45. 6.2: Ischemic Stroke
  46. 6.3: Tumours of the Brain
  47. 6.4: Hydrocephalus
  48. 6.5: Low Back Pain
  49. 6.6: Spine Fracture
  50. 6.7: Brain and Spine – References
  51. 7: Breast
  52. 7.1: Introduction to Breast Imaging
  53. 7.2: Palpable Breast Mass
  54. 7.3: BI-RADS
  55. 7.4: Breast – References
  56. 8: Cardiovascular
  57. 8.1: Normal, Labelled, Chest x-ray, with Cardiovascular Structures
  58. 8.2: Enlarged Cardiac Silhouette
  59. 8.3: Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm
  60. 8.4: Congestive Heart Failure
  61. 8.5: Cardiovascular – References
  62. 9: Chest
  63. 9.1: Normal, Labelled, Chest x-ray
  64. 9.2: Tubes and Catheters
  65. 9.3: Atelectasis
  66. 9.4: Lobar and Lung Collapse – Suspected Lung Malignancy
  67. 9.5: Pleural Effusion
  68. 9.6: Pneumonia
  69. 9.7: Pneumothorax
  70. 9.8: Emphysema
  71. 9.9: Solitary Lung Nodule
  72. 9.10: Multiple Lung Nodules
  73. 9.11: Pulmonary Thromboembolism
  74. 9.12: Chest – References
  75. 10: Gastrointestinal and Abdominal
  76. 10.1: Cholecystitis
  77. 10.2: Intestinal Perforation- Pneumoperitoneum
  78. 10.3: Ileus
  79. 10.4: Intestinal Obstruction
  80. 10.5: Appendicitis
  81. 10.6: Diverticulitis
  82. 10.7: Toxic Megacolon
  83. 10.8: Liver Tumour
  84. 10.9: Jaundice
  85. 10.10: Gastrointestinal and Abdominal – References
  86. 11: Gynecology and Obstetrics
  87. 11.1: Benign and Malignant Tumours of the Female Reproductive System
  88. 11.2: Normal Pregnancy
  89. 11.3: Ectopic Pregnancy
  90. 11.4: Placenta Previa
  91. 11.5: Gynecology and Obstetrics – References
  92. 12: Head and Neck
  93. 12.1: Thyroid – Palpable Nodule
  94. 12.2: Facial Trauma
  95. 12.3: Sinusitis/Mastoiditis
  96. 12.4: Retropharyngeal Abscess – Child
  97. 12.5: Epiglottitis – Child
  98. 12.6: Head and Neck – References
  99. 13: Interventional/Vascular (Invasive)
  100. 13.1: Inferior Vena Cava Filter
  101. 13.2: Interventional/Vascular – References
  102. 13.3: Percutaneous Biopsy
  103. 13.4: Percutaneous Fluid Drainage
  104. 13.5: Venous Access
  105. 14: Musculoskeletal
  106. 14.1: Clavicle Fracture
  107. 14.2: Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
  108. 14.3: Rotator Cuff
  109. 14.4: Glenohumeral Dislocation – Anterior and Posterior
  110. 14.5: Elbow Fractures
  111. 14.6: Hand and Wrist Fractures
  112. 14.7: Pelvic Fracture
  113. 14.8: Hip Fracture – Femoral Neck Fracture
  114. 14.9: Knee Trauma – Acute Fractures
  115. 14.10: Ankle Trauma, Fractures
  116. 14.11: Degenerative Joint Diseases – Hip
  117. 14.12: Erosive Arthritic Condition – RA
  118. 14.13: Musculoskeletal Radiology – References
  119. 15: Pediatric
  120. 15.1: Non-Accidental and Accidental Trauma
  121. 15.2: Foreign Body Ingestion/Aspiration
  122. 15.3: Urinary Tract Infection and Suspected Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
  123. 15.4: Pyloric Stenosis
  124. 15.5: Tumors Unique to Children – Wilms Tumour
  125. 15.6: Pediatric – References
  126. 16: Urogenital
  127. 16.1: Urinary Tract Calculus
  128. 16.2: Renal Tumour
  129. 16.3: Hematuria
  130. 16.4: Testicular Tumour
  131. 16.5: Testicular Torsion
  132. 16.6: Urogenital – References
  133. 17: Normal, Reference Images, Unlabelled and Labelled
  134. 17.1: Head and Neck
  135. 17.2: Chest
  136. 17.3: Abdomen
  137. 17.4: Pelvis
  138. 17.5: Musculoskeletal
  139. 17.6: Pediatric
  140. Back Matter
  141. Index
  142. Glossary
  143. Glossary
  144. Detailed Licensing