Here's a concise and easy-to-read introductory text that provides a foundation in the fundamental principles and practical application of emergency radiology. This new edition to W.B. Saunders' popular "Fundamentals of Radiology" series delivers information essential to residents, staff physicians and medical students beginning clinical rotations - especially those in emergency department and other urgent care settings. Step-by-step tables, algorithms, and over 370 illustrations help readers to evaluate and interpret images depicting the most common traumatic and nontraumatic illnesses and medical conditions in adults and children.