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• Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures, Ed 10

  
• Copyright © 2003, Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Vinita Merrill


  Wrote the first edition of this atlas in 1949
• Philip Ballinger


  Assistant Professor Emeritus in the Radiologic Technology Division of the School of Allied Medical Professions at The Ohio State University, co-author of the 10th edition
• Eugene Frank


  Recently retired after 31 years from his position as Assistant Professor of Radiology, Mayo Medical School and Director of the Mayo Radiography Program, Mayo Clinic/Foundation, co-author of the 10th edition
• Special advisory board members

  • Valerie J. Palm
  • Mary J. Goedeke-Hagler
  • Bettye Greene Wilson
  • Albert Aziza
  • Michael R. Bloyd
  • Barbara A. Blunt
  • Terri Bruckner
  • Thomas H. Burke
  • Stewart Bushong
  • Lelia A. Bussman
  • Ellen Charkot
  • Sharon A. Coffey
  • Luann J. Culbreth
  • Sandra Hagen-Ansert
  • Richard D. Hichwa
  • Nancy L. Hockert
  • Jeffrey A. Huff
  • Lorrie L. Kelley
  • Connie L. Mitchell
  • Paula Pate-Schloder
  • Walter W. Peppler
  • Joel Permar
  • Rex Profit
  • Jeannean Hall Rollins
  • Terese M. Roth
  • Karl T. Suenishi
  • Karl J. Wetterlin
• Merrill's Atlas has provided a strong foundation in anatomy and positioning for thousands of students who have gone on to successful careers as imaging technologists
• Merrill's Atlas is also a mainstay for everyday reference in imaging departments all over the world
• Merrill's Atlas


  • Covers preliminary steps in radiography, radiation protection, and terminology in introductory chapters
  • Teaches anatomy and positioning in separate chapters for each bone group or organ system
  • Presents information for commonly requested projections, as well as those less commonly requested
  • Provides basic information about a variety of special imaging modalities in the third volume
• New features in the 10th edition include: new 3-D line art, new radiographs, new MRI and CT images, new orthopedic projections, new summary of pathology, new exposure technique charts, new chapters on trauma radiography, geriatric radiography, and surgical radiography, and new metric film sizes
• This chapter discusses all aspects of performing radiographic procedures on the elderly
• As the age of the population increases, so does the number of imaging procedures performed on the elderly
• Unique feature of this chapter

  • A section on the physiology of aging and its effects on the organ systems
• Another entirely new chapter on surgical radiography (Chapter 31) describes the most frequently performed projections done in the surgical suite
• Surgical radiography chapter


  Includes an extensive introduction to surgical procedures and detailed instructions on how to perform the procedures
• A special feature of the chapter is a photograph of the procedure during an actual surgical procedure along with the actual surgical radiograph
• Metric film sizes


  Most radiographic film can no longer be purchased in English sizes, so metric measurements are now used to state most film sizes
• Beginning with this edition all film sizes are now stated in metric, except for a few sizes that continue to be manufactured in English
• Radiographic markers


  The essential radiographs in each chapter now contain right (R) and/or left (L) markers correctly positioned on the radiographs
• Students can more easily learn the correct placement of markers by studying the position of the R or L marker on the radiograph
• Computed radiography (CR)


  Because of the rapid expansion and acceptance of CR, either selected positioning considerations and modifications or special instructions are indicated where necessary

  
• A new icon alerts the reader to CR notes, and an updated chapter on CR (Chapter 34) assists the reader in understanding the principles
• Essential projections


  Those most frequently performed and determined to be necessary for competency of entry-level practitioners
• One new projection has been designated essential for this edition - the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove and the Fisk Modification of the projection
• Of the over 400 projections described in this atlas, 191 have been identified as essential based on the results of two extensive surveys performed in the United States and Canada
• Projections identified as obsolete by the authors and the advisory board have been deleted, and a summary is provided at the beginning of any chapter containing deleted projections
• The chapters on Computer Fundamentals and Introduction to Quality Assurance have been deleted with this edition
• Merrill's is primarily an anatomy, positioning, and radiographic projections and procedures text, so the authors and the Advisory Board determined that the deleted chapters are more appropriate for physics and imaging textbooks
• Removing these physics-related chapters allowed room for the new clinically oriented surgical, trauma, and geriatrics radiology chapters
• Pocket Guide to Radiography

  A new edition that complements the revision of Merrill's Atlas, including instructions for positioning the patient and the body part for all the essential projections, information on computed radiography (CR) and automatic exposure control (AEC), and space for writing department techniques

  
• Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Procedures Workbook by Steven G. Hayes, Sr.


  The new edition retains most of the features of the previous editions: anatomy labeling exercises, positioning exercises, self-tests, and an answer key, with new additions including more image evaluations and more positioning questions
• Instructor's Curriculum Resource


  Provides valuable tools such as teaching strategies and an electronic test bank with 1400 questions coded by category and level of difficulty, as well as four pre-compiled exams
• Electronic Image Collection


  All the images, photographs, and line illustrations in Merrill's Atlas are available on CD-ROM
• Evolve-Online Course Management


  An interactive learning environment that allows instructors to provide an Internet-based course component, publish class materials, manage communication and grading, and more
• Philip W. Ballinger: 'I am very grateful to have served for over twenty years as author of Merrill's Atlas. For six editions, I have directed the revision process, and I am very proud of the work of all the contributors and of my work. I am gratified by the recognition that the atlas has received from educators, practitioners, and especially students over so many years. As Gene Frank takes over, I wish him and all future authors of Merrill's the very best!'
• Preparation of a comprehensive textbook such as Merrill's Atlas requires the support of numerous individuals
• Phil Ballinger, MS, RT(R) FAERS

  Provided expert guidance for the revision process
• Lorrie L. Kelley, MS, RT(R)(MR)(CT)

  Gave permission to use many MRI and CT images from her excellent textbook on cross-sectional anatomy
• Steven G. Hayes, MEd, RT(R)


  Author of the accompanying workbook, played a significant role in suggesting items for revision and helping to standardize various aspects of the atlas
• Advisory Board members


  • Joyce Ortego, MS, RT(R)
  • Valerie Palm RT(R), ACR, ID
  • Roger A. Preston, BS, RT(R)
  • Mary Hagler, EdD, RT(R)(T)(N)
  • Bettye Wilson, MA, RT(R)(CT), RDMS