These quick-reference guides provide the veterinary nurse, veterinary undergraduate or practitioner with correct equipment layouts for the majority of veterinary procedures: from the most commonly performed to the less frequently used. Initial titles will cover surgical, medical and radiography procedures and the well-illustrated layout has been designed for quick access. Self-test quizzes and safety hints and tips complete this unique new Series, making it an essential purchase for all veterinary professionals.

Introduction; Basic types of equipment e.g. machines, films, screens, contrast agents, types of imaging used in practice; Radiation protection, radiation rules; Basic positioning equipment; Basic Preparation; equipment; environment; personnel; patient; Specialised equipment/techniques; Pneumocystogram, Double Contrast; Myelography; Intravenous Urography; Arthrography, Venography; Barium swallow/meal/enema; BVA HD & Elbow schemes; Other imaging techniques; Processing, methods, equipment; Basic Terminology, Glossary of commonly used terms; Radiation Protection; Positioning Equipment; Specialised Technique Equipment; Processing Equipment; Appendix: 30 self-assessment questions on content.

Carole Bowden, DipAVN(Surg), VN, BVNA President 2000-2001, RCVS VN Chief Examiner, RCVS Trustee, Head Nurse, Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery, Truro, Cornwall, UK; and Jo Masters, VN, VN course manager Vetlink School of Veterinary Nursing; Honorary Secretary of BVNA; PVN Chief-examiner