Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques

Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition is a practical, portable reference designed to help radiography students and imaging professionals quickly and confidently perform accurate patient positioning during clinical training and practice. With 217 radiographic projections, this pocket-sized handbook provides essential positioning instructions, anatomy references, technical guidance, and image evaluation criteria in an easy-to-access format.

Each positioning page includes clear, bulleted instructions and photographs showing properly positioned patients, making it easier to understand and reproduce common radiographic positions. Standard radiographic images and evaluation criteria help users assess positioning accuracy and identify areas for improvement.

The handbook provides essential details including collimation field size, central ray (CR) location and angle, suggested kVp ranges, positioning instructions, exposure-factor space, and radiographic critique points. Page references connect positioning information with the main text for additional explanations and detailed guidance.

The 10th Edition features updated photographs showcasing current digital radiography technology, along with updated positioning, equipment, and radiographic images. Updated content reflecting the latest ARRT competencies also helps prepare students for clinical practice and certification examinations.

Additional appendices provide convenient quick-reference information on patient radiation dose, abbreviations and acronyms, and conversion charts. New content also includes additional Bernageau and Zanca projections.

Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition is an essential clinical reference for radiologic technology students, radiography students, radiologic technologists, imaging professionals, and healthcare educators seeking fast, reliable guidance on radiographic positioning, anatomy, technique, and image evaluation.

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