For whom is this book designed?

For all students and physicians in training who want to learn more about the systematic interpretation of conventional chest radiographs, and for anyone who wants to learn how to insert chest tubes and central venous catheters.

What does this book offer?

• Detailed diagrams on topographical anatomy, with numerical labels for self-review.
• Coverage includes even relatively complex findings in trauma victims and ICU patients.
• Detailed, step-by-step instructions on the placement of CVCs and chest tubes.
• Simple aids and tricks, such as the "silhouette sign," are helpful in image interpretation.
• Images to illustrate all common abnormalities (systematically arranged according to morphological patterns).

High quality images and easy-to-read bold print..a very easy-to-understand table of contents, subject index, reference page, and a small section on radiation. ..Recommend[ed]...for medical students and physicians.--Radiologic TechnologyLogical and concise...high quality images...certainly fulfills a role in training the beginner to interpret and constructively think... an easy to read format, detailed charts and diagrams, and self-assessment diagrams.--Doody's Book Reviews

Matthias Hofer