the emergency department...and gives key indicators when a radiologist should be consulted. Using a concise and systematic approach, it explains how to examine and accurately interpret x-rays. Each chapter focuses on the basic radiographs required, important anatomy, normal variants, a system for inspecting suggested views, types of injury, and ends with a summary of key points.Highlights common sources of error and diagnostic difficulty. Emphasizes pitfalls and associated abnormalities. Provides a summary of key points at the end of each chapter for a quick overview of the most important features. Accompanies radiographs with line-drawings to explain difficult concepts.Completely revises and updates all chapters. Provides greater coverage of chest radiology. Features more conceptual line drawings, tables, and summary charts, and improved quality of images.

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