Contents

1. Foreword

2. Abbreviations

3. Acknowledgements

4. Chapter 1 – Introduction

   1. Online DICOM Image Viewer (ODIN): An Introduction and User Manual

   2. CanMEDS Roles

   3. CAR – Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines

   4. ACR – Appropriateness Criteria

   5. Choosing Wisely – Canada

   6. Image Gently

   7. Introduction – References

5. Chapter 2 – Principles of Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection

   1. Introduction

   2. Radiation in Medical Imaging: The x-ray Tube

   3. Ionizing Radiation: Basic Concepts

   4. Radiation Interaction with Biological Matter

   5. Classification of Radiation Damage

   6. Radiation Protection for Healthcare Workers

   7. Radiation Protection for Patients

   8. Ionizing Radiation: Fetus and Neonate

   9. Appropriateness of Imaging Guidelines

   10. Principles of Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection – References

6. Chapter 3 – Principles of Imaging Techniques

   1. Introduction

   2. X-rays

   3. Mammography

   4. Fluoroscopy

   5. Angiography

   6. Computed Tomography (CT)

   7. Ultrasound (US)

   8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

   9. Nuclear Medicine

   10. Principles of Imaging Techniques – References

7. Chapter 4 – Contrast Media in Radiology

   1. Contrast Media in Radiology

8. Chapter 5 – Approach to Reviewing X-ray Imaging

   1. General Approach to Reviewing x-ray Imaging

   2. Approach to the Chest x-ray (CXR)

   3. Approach to the Abdominal x-ray (AXR)

   4. Approach to Bone and Joint x-rays

9. Chapter 6 – Brain and Spine

   1. Intracranial Hemorrhage – Traumatic

   2. Ischemic Stroke

   3. Tumours of the Brain

   4. Hydrocephalus

   5. Low Back Pain

   6. Spine Fracture

   7. Brain and Spine – References

10. Chapter 7 – Breast

    1. Introduction to Breast Imaging

    2. Palpable Breast Mass

    3. BI-RADS

    4. Breast – References

11. Chapter 8 – Cardiovascular

    1. Normal, Labelled, Chest x-ray, with Cardiovascular Structures

    2. Enlarged Cardiac Silhouette

    3. Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm

    4. Congestive Heart Failure

    5. Cardiovascular – References

12. Chapter 9 – Chest

    1. Normal, Labelled, Chest x-ray

    2. Tubes and Catheters

    3. Atelectasis

    4. Lobar and Lung Collapse – Suspected Lung Malignancy

    5. Pleural Effusion

    6. Pneumonia

    7. Pneumothorax

    8. Emphysema

    9. Solitary Lung Nodule

    10. Multiple Lung Nodules

    11. Pulmonary Thromboembolism

    12. Chest – References

13. Chapter 10 – Gastrointestinal and Abdominal

    1. Cholecystitis

    2. Intestinal Perforation- Pneumoperitoneum

    3. Ileus

    4. Intestinal Obstruction

    5. Appendicitis

    6. Diverticulitis

    7. Toxic Megacolon

    8. Liver Tumour

    9. Jaundice

    10. Gastrointestinal and Abdominal – References

14. Chapter 11 – Gynecology and Obstetrics

    1. Benign and Malignant Tumours of the Female Reproductive System

    2. Normal Pregnancy

    3. Ectopic Pregnancy

    4. Placenta Previa

    5. Gynecology and Obstetrics – References

15. Chapter 12 – Head and Neck

    1. Thyroid – Palpable Nodule

    2. Facial Trauma

    3. Sinusitis/Mastoiditis

    4. Retropharyngeal Abscess – Child

    5. Epiglottitis – Child

    6. Head and Neck – References

16. Chapter 13 – Interventional / Vascular (Invasive)

    1. Percutaneous Biopsy

    2. Percutaneous Fluid Drainage

    3. Venous Access

    4. Inferior Vena Cava Filter

    5. Interventional/Vascular – References

17. Chapter 14 – Musculoskeletal

    1. Clavicle Fracture

    2. Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

    3. Rotator Cuff

    4. Glenohumeral Dislocation – Anterior and Posterior

    5. Elbow Fractures

    6. Hand and Wrist Fractures

    7. Pelvic Fracture

    8. Hip Fracture – Femoral Neck Fracture

    9. Knee Trauma – Acute Fractures

    10. Ankle Trauma, Fractures

    11. Degenerative Joint Diseases – Hip

    12. Erosive Arthritic Condition – RA

    13. Musculoskeletal Radiology – References

18. Chapter 15 – Pediatric

    1. Non-Accidental and Accidental Trauma

    2. Foreign Body Ingestion/Aspiration

    3. Urinary Tract Infection and Suspected Vesico-Ureteral Reflux

    4. Pyloric Stenosis

    5. Tumors Unique to Children – Wilms Tumour

    6. Pediatric – References

19. Chapter 16 – Urogenital

    1. Urinary Tract Calculus

    2. Renal Tumour

    3. Hematuria

    4. Testicular Tumour

    5. Testicular Torsion

    6. Urogenital – References

20. Chapter 17 – Normal, Reference Images, Unlabelled and Labelled

    1. Head and Neck

    2. Chest

    3. Abdomen

    4. Pelvis

    5. Musculoskeletal

    6. Pediatric

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