Chest CT for Non-Radiologists: A Practical Guide

This book is a practical guide to chest CTs for non-radiologists. A concise and focused book, Chest CT for Non-Radiologists, is designed to give the reader just the level of information they need. Chapters begin with the basics of a chest CT, including when necessary and the basic procedures so physicians and medical professionals can best counsel their patients. The book then moves into various parts of the chest and the common diseases and presentations found in a chest CT (lung fibrosis, pulmonary nodules, etc.). It teaches the reader what to look for and how to provide the most accurate and effective diagnosis for their patients. Several de-identified CT scans allow the reader to test his or her skills. This is an ideal resource for non-radiologist physicians — including pulmonologists, internal medicine physicians, emergency medicine physicians, critical care specialists, residents, and medical students — to learn the basics of chest CT and thereby provide optimal care for their patients.