Chest radiography for radiologic technologists.
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چکیده
The chest exam is performed more frequently than any other exam in the imaging department. It is important for radiographers to understand the standards for imaging the chest because good chest radiographs are critical in managing patient care. This article provides an overview of chest radiography from the perspective of both the radiologist and the technologist. Readers will gain an understanding of several pathologic processes involving the chest and can use this information to perform optimal radiographic imaging.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Radiologic technology
دوره 78 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007