Text Book For Merrill's Atlas Of Radiographic Positioning And Procedures, 15th Edition By Jeannean Hall Rollins, Bruce W. Long, Tammy Curtis

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures is a comprehensive educational resource designed to help students develop the knowledge and practical skills required for radiographic positioning and diagnostic imaging. Widely used in radiologic technology programs, it combines detailed anatomical illustrations, positioning guidelines, imaging procedures, and clinical applications to support classroom learning and clinical practice.

The textbook covers a broad range of topics essential to radiography, including radiographic anatomy, patient positioning, exposure principles, image evaluation, upper and lower extremity imaging, vertebral column procedures, skull and facial bone positioning, thoracic and abdominal imaging, contrast studies, fluoroscopy, trauma radiography, mobile and surgical imaging, pediatric and geriatric considerations, radiation protection, patient care, digital imaging, and quality assurance. Step-by-step explanations and visual references help learners understand proper positioning techniques while emphasizing patient safety and image quality.

Designed for radiography students, radiologic technology educators, clinical instructors, and healthcare professionals, this resource supports coursework, laboratory instruction, clinical education, and certification exam preparation. It encourages the development of technical competence, critical thinking, and professional practice skills necessary for success in diagnostic imaging.

Key Features:

Comprehensive coverage of radiographic positioning procedures
Detailed anatomical illustrations and positioning guidance
Emphasis on image evaluation and quality improvement
Covers routine, trauma, pediatric, and mobile radiography
Includes patient care and radiation protection principles
Supports classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning
Suitable for radiography students and educators
Builds confidence in performing diagnostic imaging procedures

Radiography students
Radiologic technology students
Medical imaging students
Diagnostic imaging professionals
Radiologic science educators
Clinical instructors and preceptors
Healthcare professionals