First Aid Radiology for the Wards (eBook)

The Student-to-Student, Step-by-Step Guide to Radiology Clerkship SuccessThis survival guide for the radiology wards teaches you how to read and present normal and abnormal x-rays, CTs, and MRIs for the most commonly seen diseases and disorders. You'll find 150 radiologic images divided by modality, clear guidelines on when to order a specific modality and how to read the results, and illustrations of classic results of important conditions.Detailed advice from radiology clerkship veterans help you: Prepare for and take the test Perform a basic study Determine if a film is adequate Present each study on the ward Spot the strengths and weaknesses of studies Recognize basic anatomical structures Identify abnormal conditionsINSIDER S GUIDE TO HONING RADIOLOGY SKILLS FOR EVERY CLERKSHIPThe only student-to-student, step-by-step guide to interpreting and presenting radiology studiesDetailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance from clerkship vets75 radiology images of the most commonly seen disorders illustrate each modality and detailIllustrates normal as well as abnormal resultsClassic results of important conditions often seen on the wards and tested on the USMLE Step 2CKClear guidelines on when to order a specific modality and how to read the results Classifieds feature high-yield websites, top extracurricular opportunities, and scholarshipsTear-out cards with essential radiology concepts in pocket-ready formatA STUDENT-TO-STUDENT GUIDEDiscover med students secret weapon Impress on the wards and succeed in the clerkshipsSave time with high-yield topics, important radiology images, and pocket-ready remindersThe first book to describe how to read radiographic films for the most commonly seen disordersApply the First Aid formula for clerkship success!