The document is an introductory guide to radiology by Dr. Mathew Joseph, covering the stages of investigations and various imaging techniques, both ionizing and non-ionizing. It outlines the principles of radiology and properties of X-rays, as well as contrast radiography and its applications. The document serves as a foundation for further region-wise radiology classes.

1. Introduction to Radiology
Dr Mathew Joseph
MBBS, MD(AIIMS), BCC(Palliative Medicine)
Assistant Professor
Department of Anatomy
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College - Kolenchery

2. Stages of Investigations:
• History
• Clinical Examinations
• Special Investigations -
Lab,Imaging,ECG, EEG,NCT ....

3. Imaging Studies
Ionizing
• Conventional Radiography
• Fluroscopy
• Tomography
• Computed Tomography
• Radioisotopes
Nonionizing
• Ultrasonography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Digital SubstractionAngiography
• Positron Emission Tomography
• Picture Achieving and
Communication Systems

4. Radiology Principle
• Branch of medical science that deals with the use of radiant energy in
the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

5. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - 1895

6. Modern X-ray Room

7. Properties of X-Rays
• Penetration
• Photographic property
• Fluorescence property
• Biological property

8. Radiographic Views
• Anteroposterior view
• Posteroanterior view
• Lateral view
• Oblique view

9. Radiographic Views of Chest
AP PA

10. Radiographic Appearances of Various Body Tissues

11. Contrast Radiography
• Barium Studies
• Sialography
• Cholecystography
• Bronchography
• Pyelography
• Hysterosalpingography
• Myelography
• Ventriculography
• Angiography
Contrast Medium
• Air
• Barium Sulphate
• Sodium Iodide

12. Barium Studies
Barium Enema Barium Meal

13. Hysterosalpingography

14. Newer Imaging Techniques

16. MRI vs CT

17. Try it plz...

18. 1 Vs 2

19. Make a try..

20. Thank You
This is just an introductory class, region wise
radiology classes will be following.