Accident and Emergency X-Rays Made Easy

Here's easy-to-follow advice in an easy-to-follow format. A practicing radiologist with many years of experience working in Emergency Departments explains how to successfully troubleshoot and accurately interpret radiologic images of the most commonly encountered conditions. For each body system, he reviews normal anatomy and normal variants, and addresses the many pitfalls that affect radiologic technique and the huge potential for misinterpreting the images.

• Covers the conditions most commonly encountered on an emergency basis or as the result of accidents.
• Reviews the knowledge of normal anatomy and normal anatomical variations essential to interpreting radiographs accurately.
• Discusses effective methods for analyzing the diagnostic quality of x-rays and interpreting the pathology.
• Addresses the many pitfalls and the enormous potential for error in technique and diagnosis.
• Use real-life cases of ‘memorable' patients to illustrate relevant historical facts and insights.

James D Begg, MB, BS, FRCR, Consultant Radiologist, Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiology, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK