This book serves as an introduction to the dynamic field of radiology for medical students, non-radiology house staff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, radiology assistants, and other allied health professionals and provides information that ranges from basic radiographic principles to advanced imaging techniques. It begins with a discussion of the fundamental concepts underlying the medical use of imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Subsequent chapters are organized by anatomic region and imaging modality that highlight the radiologist's role in diagnosing and treating common disorders. Each chapter offers learning objectives to aid readers in recognizing important points and connecting the basic radiology concepts.

The sixth edition is thoroughly updated. The editors and authors introduce the approach to SAFE radiology, explaining the concepts of S-safety in all modalities, A-appropriateness of imaging ordering, F-interpreting films and E-acting expeditiously on significant findings and executing the recommendation of the imaging findings. Easy to learn and easy to remember, SAFE reminds all health care professionals  that safety and appropriateness should precede any imaging testing and that all results should be applied expeditiously and thoughtfully.

PART I: Introductory Session

Practicing S.A.F.E. Radiology
Patient Radiation Safety and Risk
Introduction to Radiology Concepts
Conventional Radiology
Ultrasound
Computed Tomography
MRI
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
PART II: Thoracic Radiology
Heart and Mediastinum
Cardiac CTA
Lateral Chest Radiography
Pulmonary Nodules or Masses
Airspace Disease
Interstitial Disease
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Vasculature
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pneumothorax
Miscellaneous Chest Conditions
Tubes and Lines
PART III: Mammography
Breast Imaging
PART IV: Genitourinary and Abdominal Imaging
Genitourinary Ultrasound
Abdominal Calcifications
Abdominal Hardware and Tubes
Abnormal Air Collections in the Abdomen
Bowel Obstruction
Concerning Abdominal Masses
Fluoroscopic Evaluation of the Upper GI Tract and Small Bowel
Imaging of the Colon
Imaging of the Gallbladder
Incidental Abdominal Lesions
Inflammatory and Infectious Bowel Disease
Intra-abdominal Lymphadenopathy
PART V: Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Gastrointestinal Nuclear Medicine
Oncologic Nuclear Medicine
Pulmonary Nuclear Medicine
Skeletal Nuclear Medicine
PART VI: Interventional Radiology
Diagnostic Arteriography
Pulmonary Arteriography and IVC Filter Placement
Genitourinary Interventions
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Central Venous Access
Interventional Oncology
PART VII: Musculoskeletal Radiology
Fractures 1
Fractures 2
Bone Tumor Characteristics
Arthritides and Infection
PART VIII: Neuroradiology
CNS Anatomy
The Cervical Spine
Head Trauma
Stroke
Headache and Back Pain
PART IX: Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Radiology Pearls