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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100323353770

ISBN-139780323353779

eBay Product ID (ePID)221914672

Product Key Features

Number of Pages688 Pages

Publication NameRadiologic Science for Technologists : Physics, Biology, and Protection

LanguageEnglish

SubjectRadiography, General, Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies

Publication Year2016

TypeTextbook

AuthorStewart C. Bushong

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length11.1 in

Item Width8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number11

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2016-034345

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.07/57

Table Of ContentPART I: RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 1. Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science 2. The Structure of Matter 3. Electromagnetic Energy 4. Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism PART II: X-RADIATION 5. The X-ray Imaging System 6. The X-ray Tube 7. X-ray Production 8. X-ray Emission 9. X-ray Interaction with Matter PART III: THE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE 10. Radiologic Image Quality 11. Scatter Radiation 12. Screen-Film Radiography 13. Screen-Film Radiographic Technique PART IV: THE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE 14. Medical Imaging Computer Science 15. Computed Radiography 16. Digital Radiography 17. Digital Radiographic Technique 18. Viewing the Digital Image PART V: RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ASSESSMENT 19. Screen-Film Radiographic Artifacts 20. Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control 21. Digital Radiographic Artifacts 22. Digital Radiographic Quality Control PART VI: ADVANCED X-RAY IMAGING 23. Mammography 24. Mammography Quality Control 25. Fluoroscopy 26. Digital Fluoroscopy 27. Interventional Radiography 28. Computed Tomography PART VII: RADIOBIOLOGY 29. Human Biology 30. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology 31. Molecular Radiobiology 32. Cellular Radiobiology 33. Deterministic Effects of Radiation 34. Stochastic Effects of Radiation PART VIII: RADIATION PROTECTION 35. Health Physics 36. Designing for Radiation Protection 37. NEW! Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose 38. NEW! Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose 39. Patient Radiation Dose Management 40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management

SynopsisDevelop the skills you need to safely and effectively produce high-quality medical images with Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 11th Edition . Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this new edition aligns with the ASRT curriculum to strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. Firmly established as a core resource for medical imaging technology courses, this text gives you a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging and exposure, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. Expanded coverage of radiologic science topics, including radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more, allows this text to be used over several semesters. Chapter introductions, summaries, outlines, objectives, and key terms help you to organize and pinpoint the most important information. Formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations are highlighted for easy access to frequently used information. "Penguin" boxes recap the most vital chapter information. End-of-chapter questions include definition exercises, matching, short answer, and calculations to help you review material. Key terms and expanded glossary enable you to easily reference and study content. Highlighted math formulas call attention to key mathematical information for special focus. NEW! Chapters on Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose and Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose equip you to use the most current patient dosing technology. NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections ensure you're prepared to take the ARRT exam and succeed in the clinical setting., Develop the skills you need to safely and effectively produce high-quality medical images with Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 11th Edition . Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this new edition aligns with the ASRT curriculum to strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. Firmly established as a core resource for medical imaging technology courses, this text gives you a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging and exposure, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more.

LC Classification NumberR895