ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY. Burton EM, Brody AS. 1999. Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, New York, NY. 800-782-3488. $99.
As every radiologic technologist knows, pediatric imaging can be both a very rewarding and a very frustrating experience. However, the final goal remains the
This book starts with a quick tip section on image acquisition and interpretation. It offers excellent information on what to look for on each radiograph and what you will see for patients at each age.
The second part of the book correlates imaging findings with disease processes. The information is arranged according to body systems. Each system is broken down into the most common disease processes.
Although this book is intended to assist physicians and residents, it offers excellent information for technologists. I recommend it and believe it should be in every radiology department that images children.
Catherine A. Kuiawa, R. T. (R)(CT) Maricopa Integrated Health Systems Phoenix, Ariz