ABC of Emergency Radiology

Rapid acquisition and interpretation of radiographs, portable ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) are now the mainstay of initial successful management of sick and traumatized patients presenting to Accident and Emergency Departments.

 The ABC of Emergency Radiology is a simple and logical step–by–step guide on how to interpret radiographs, US and CT. It incorporates all the latest technological advances, including replacing plain radiographs with digital radiographs, changes in imaging protocols and the role of portable US and multidetector CT.

 With over 400 illustrations and annotated radiographs, this thoroughly revised third edition provides more images, new illustrations, and new chapters on emergency US and CT that reflect current practice. Each chapter starts with radiological anatomy, standard and then additional views, a systematic approach to interpretation (ABC approach) and followed by a review of common abnormalities.

 The ABC of Emergency Radiology is an invaluable resource for accident and emergency staff, trainee radiologists, medical students, nurses, radiographers and all medical personnel involved in the immediate care of trauma patients.

Contributors, ix

Preface, xi

1 Introduction: ABCs and Rules of Two, 1
Otto Chan

2 Hand and Wrist, 11
Joe Coyle, Ali Naraghi and Otto Chan

3 Elbow, 22
Muaaze Ahmad

4 Shoulder, 30
Ahmed Daghir and James Teh

5 Pelvis and Hip, 38
Syed Babar, James A. S. Young, Jeremy W. R. Young and Otto Chan

6 Knee, 49
Lisa Meacock and David A. Elias

7 Ankle and Foot, 59
Tudor Hughes

8 Head, 71
Suki Thomson and Amrish Mehta

9 Face, 85
Simon Holmes, Ravikiran Pawar, Jimmy Makdissi and Otto Chan

10 Cervical Spine, 93
Leonard J. King

11 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, 104
Leonard J. King, Andreas Koureas and Otto Chan

12 Chest, 111
Arjun Nair and Ioannis Vlahos

13 Abdomen, 123
Katie Planche and Niall Power

14 Computed Tomography in Emergency Radiology, 135
Anmol Malhotra and Jeremy Rabouhans

15 Emergency Ultrasound, 152
Tim Fotheringham, Otto Chan and Ian Renfrew

16 Emergency Paediatric Radiology, 159
R. J. Paul Smith, Rosy Jalan and Marina J. Easty

17 Major Trauma, 171
Dominic Barron, Sujit Vaidya and Otto Chan

Index, 177

Otto Chan, Consultant Radiologist, The London Independent Hospital, London, UK