The progress of magnetic resonance imaging MRI as a clinical tool has beenextraordinary outstripping the rate of development of any other imagingtechnique. Ther... » 

The progress of magnetic resonance imaging MRI as a clinical tool has beenextraordinary outstripping the rate of development of any other imagingtechnique. There has been a huge increase in the practical applications of MRItechniques and its uses look likely to extend even further with the developmentof high speed gradients and pulse sequences. The Handbook of MRI Technique hasproved highly successful in guiding the uninitiated through scanning techniquesand helping more experienced technologists to improve image quality. The thirdedition of this highly successful book has been fully revised and updated toconsider new technologies and developments essential to good practice. The bookis split into two parts. Part 1 considers the main aspects of theory thatrelate to scanning and also includes practical tips on gating equipment usepatient care and safety and information on contrast media. Part 2 providesstep by step instruction for examining each anatomical area beginning with abasic anatomy section followed by sections on indications patientpositioning equipment artefacts and tips on optimizing image quality. Asection of problemsolving exercises completes the book. Now in full colorthroughout with over 200 illustrations this book will continue to appeal toradiographers new to MRI and regular users who are looking for information onalternative techniques and suggestions on protocol modifications. «