Brain CT Scans in Clinical Practice

Brain CT Scans in Clinical Practice
Author: Usiakimi Igbaseimokumo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1848823657

Across emergency rooms all over the world, thousands of patients are referred for brain CT scans daily. A radiologist often has to interpret the scan or a consultation has to be made to a neuros- geon to review the scan. Most of this happens late at night and is a signi?cant source of discontent. Thus having frontline phy- cians to be pro?cient in interpreting the emergency brain CT scan improves the ef?ciency of the whole pathway of care and is pot- tially life saving as time is of the essence for many patients with severe brain injury or stroke. Underlying all of the above and the primary reason for writing this book is because the skill required to determine an immediate life threatening abnormality in a brain CT scan is so basic and can be learned in a short time by people of various backgrounds and certainly by all physicians. ‘Indeed the emergency head CT scan is comparable to an electrocardiogram in usefulness and most de?nitely as easy to learn. ’ This book is therefore written for ca- givers the world over to demystify the emergency CT brain scan and to empower them to serve their patients better. It is obvious to me from the response from people I have had opportunity to teach this subject that not only is there a desire to learn this basic skill but also people learn it quickly and wonder why it has not been presented so simply before.

Brain Imaging

Brain Imaging
Author: Paul C. Lebby
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199764670

This book is designed to provide a foundation of information necessary to those wishing to integrate brain imaging into their practice or who seek more training. Information is provided to assist the clinician in interpreting images, determining which scans to order, and how images should be used in the clinic.

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT
Author: Erskine J. Holmes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2008-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139471406

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT is an invaluable quick reference to the key aspects of the head CT. It provides the clinician with an easy-to-use 'ABCs' system to analyse any head CT scan that may be encountered in the acute setting. Section 1 contains both a comprehensive section on radiological anatomy of the brain showing cranial anatomy overlaid onto CT images and technical details of CT imaging in a simplified form. Section 2 covers the wide gamut of conditions that are likely to be encountered in acute medical practice. Pitfalls are highlighted and tips are included to assist the recognition of important signs, along with ways to distinguish other pathologies with a similar appearance. This is an excellent practical resource for all clinicians who utilise CT scans of the head as part of their patient management.

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT
Author: Erskine J. Holmes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2008-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521682428

Interpretation of Emergency Head CT is an invaluable quick reference to the key aspects of the head CT. It provides the clinician with an easy-to-use 'ABCs' system to analyze any head CT scan that may be encountered in the acute setting. The first section contains a comprehensive section on radiological anatomy of the brain and cranial anatomy, showing cranial anatomy on actual CT images. The details of the CT imaging process are also covered in a straightforward manner. The second section discusses a wide gamut of conditions that are likely to be encountered in acute medical practice. Pitfalls are highlighted and tips are included to assist the clinician in recognition of important signs, along with ways to distinguish other pathologies with a similar appearance. This is an excellent practical resource for all clinicians who utilize CT scans of the head as part of their patient management.

Computed Tomography - E-Book

Computed Tomography - E-Book
Author: Euclid Seeram
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323323014

Build the foundation necessary for the practice of CT scanning with Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control, 4th Edition. Written to meet the varied requirements of radiography students and practitioners, this two-color text provides comprehensive coverage of the physical principles of CT and its clinical applications. Its clear, straightforward approach is designed to improve your understanding of sectional anatomic images as they relate to CT — and facilitate communication between CT technologists and other medical personnel. Comprehensively covers CT at just the right depth for technologists – going beyond superficial treatment to accommodate all the major advances in CT. One complete CT resource covers what you need to know! The latest information on advances in CT imaging, including: advances in volume CT scanning; CT fluoroscopy; multi-slice applications like 3-D imaging, CT angiography, and virtual reality imaging (endoscopy) – all with excellent coverage of state-of-the-art principles, instrumentation, clinical applications, and quality control. More than 600 photos and line drawings help students understand and visualize concepts. Chapter outlines show you what is most important in every chapter. Strong ancillary package on Evolve facilitates instructor preparation and provides a full complement of support for teaching and learning with the text NEW! Highlights recent technical developments in CT, such as: the iterative reconstruction; detector updates; x-ray tube innovations; radiation dose optimization; hardware and software developments; and the introduction of a new scanner from Toshiba. NEW! Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of every chapter and a Glossary at the end of the book help you organize and focus on key information. NEW! End-of-Chapter Questions provide opportunity for review and greater challenge. NEW! An added second color aids in helping you read and retain pertinent information

Practical Neuroimaging in Stroke

Practical Neuroimaging in Stroke
Author: Alejandro A. Rabinstein, MD, FAAN
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0750675373

Practical Neuroimaging in Stroke, by Alejandro Rabinstein, MD, and Steven J. Resnick, is a neurology reference designed for anyone involved in treating stroke patients. It offers unique, thorough guidance-driven by nearly 500 completely original high-quality images from actual stroke cases-to help you learn and understand the clinical value of diagnostic neuroimaging. Examples of different diagnostic modalities-accompanied by succinct teaching messages-highlight a preference for those most commonly used in clinical practice and most typically interpreted by clinicians caring for patients at bedside. A consistent section format from chapter to chapter enables you to easily access the material. Brilliantly illustrated and clinically relevant, Practical Neuroimaging in Stroke is the closest thing to treating real-life patients! Features the work of today's leaders from the field of neurology to ensure that the material is current, accurate, and clinically relevant. Examines real-life stroke cases-driven by nearly 500 completely original images-that enable you to apply your knowledge to real-life situations and experience the next best thing to actually being in the field. Presents examples of different diagnostic modalities-accompanied by succinct teaching messages-that highlight a preference for those most commonly used in clinical practice and most typically interpreted by clinicians caring for patients at bedside. Discusses indications and potential pitfalls of the various imaging modalities, when pertinent, to make you aware of possible considerations. Uses a unique didactic approach that serves the knowledge needs of a wide range of experience levels. Follows a consistent section format from chapter to chapter that covers general concepts, case vignettes, case images, teaching messages, and selected readings, to help you quickly and easily locate the guidance you need.

Brain Tumor Imaging

Brain Tumor Imaging
Author: Elke Hattingen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642450407

This book describes the basics, the challenges and the limitations of state of the art brain tumor imaging and examines in detail its impact on diagnosis and treatment monitoring. It opens with an introduction to the clinically relevant physical principles of brain imaging. Since MR methodology plays a crucial role in brain imaging, the fundamental aspects of MR spectroscopy, MR perfusion and diffusion-weighted MR methods are described, focusing on the specific demands of brain tumor imaging. The potential and the limits of new imaging methodology are carefully addressed and compared to conventional MR imaging. In the main part of the book, the most important imaging criteria for the differential diagnosis of solid and necrotic brain tumors are delineated and illustrated in examples. A closing section is devoted to the use of MR methods for the monitoring of brain tumor therapy. The book is intended for radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists and other scientists in the biomedical field with an interest in neuro-oncology.

Imaging of Head and Neck Cancer

Imaging of Head and Neck Cancer
Author: A. T. Ahuja
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2003-01-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781841100906

This concise integrated handbook looks at all available imaging methods for head and neck cancer, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each method. The information is provided in a clinical context and will guide radiologists as to the information the clinician actually needs when managing a patient with head and neck cancer. It will also provide the clinician with the advantages and limitations of imaging. The text therefore deals with Ultrasound, CT and MRI. The initial chapters aim to give the reader a core knowledge, which can be used in imaging by the various methods described. The subsequent chapters are directed towards clinical problems and deal with the common cancers in a logical order.