This comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images. Chapter outlines give you an at-a-glance summary of chapter contentLabeled images with analysis and correction help you develop your skills for producing optimal images, thus reducing the need for repeat proceduresStudent workbook provides additional opportunities to apply what you've learned in the textExpanded digital radiography content includes advances in digital imaging to keep you up-to-date in the fieldChapter objectives help you master key contentQuick reference tables highlight significant information More bone photographic images better illustrate difficult-to-evaluate proceduresMore pediatric and trauma images improve your ability to produce optimal images of different procedures