Children's Fractures: A Radiological Guide to Safe Practice

by Anna Thornton, Catherine Gyll, Catherine Gyll Dip Coll Radiographers FETC, et al.

A highly practical, inexpensive x-ray atlas which covers the common injuries in children presenting to the A & E department. It provides guidance on:
* radiological interpretation of films, with an atlas layout
* the incidence of fractures at different ages
* appropriate films for suspected injuries
* diagnostic pitfalls due to radiographic appearances

In addition, the inclusion of brief technical notes ensure safe practice, i.e. the correct positioning and handling of an injured child; correct requests for x-rays from the radiographers. If a child is mismanaged the outcome can be extremely serious and even result in permanent disability.Highlights the way in which children's injuries differ from adultsA superb selection of images collected by the authors over a period of 15 yearsEmphasis on safe practice and enables the reader to avoid film duplication and misinterpretation Lists of commom and uncommon injuries at differenct ages will be providedAn "immediate action" paragraph is included for each fracture (i) as a guide to whether and how urgently expert advice is needed and (ii) so parents can be informed as to the likely treatment

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702021644
• ISBN13: 9780702021640
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.