Radiography and radio-therapeutics (1917) (14571374970)
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Identifier: radiographyradio01knox (find matches)
Title: Radiography and radio-therapeutics
Year: 1917 (1910s)
Authors: Knox, Robert, 1868-1928
Subjects: Radiography Radiotherapy
Publisher: New York : Macmillan
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Internet Archive
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Detail.—In this branch of the work, and indeed in allbranches, only the most careful attention to detail in all directions will aidus in the production of reliable pictures, and a good routine is essential.Mechanical contrivances which facilitate movements of apparatus, and enableus to reproduce at subsequent examinations the same relative positions oftube, patient, and plate, will be found of the greatest service. The fluor-escent screen should be adaptable for the ready insertion of the plate whenan exposure has to be made. Since the w^ork is conducted in the dark, allmetal points should be insulated or the whole apparatus earthed, and allthe controlling factors must be at hand. Nothing is more trying than workof this exacting nature with the factors out of order. Consequently, greatcare should be exercised in the selection of all apparatus, with all the featuresof which the operator must be perfectly famihar. It is important for the operator to have control of the X-ray tube when
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PLATE L.—Malignant Diseases of the Chest. , Secondary deposits of sarcoma in mediastinum and lungs. /), Lympho-sarcoma of niediastinuni, extending outwards from root of lung towards the periphery.c, Secondary deposits of cancer involving mediastinal glands, lung substance, and pleura ; thediaphragmatic surfaces of the right lung and the liver are also involved.