This well-organized, thorough textbook was written by seasoned educators for students entering medical radiography. It provides a solid basic understanding of the field, including radiation physics, x-ray equipment design and operating, principles of radiographic image formation and factors affecting radiographic image quality.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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632 ills (254 in 2-color)
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Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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978-0-7216-3428-9 (9780721634289)
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Program Director and Assistant Professor, Rad Tech Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
An Introduction to Radiography. Principles, Equipment and Departmental Operation. Mathematics and Physics Review. Radiation. Its Atomic and Nuclear Origins. Electricity. Magnetism and Its Relation to Electricity. The X-Ray Tube Components and Design. X-Ray Machine Operation. The X-Ray Circuit. Photon Interactions with Matter. Factors Affecting the X-Ray Spectrum. Radiographic Film. Production of the Radiographic Image. Geometrical Factors Affecting Image Quality. Improving Image Quality. The Effect of Patient Status on the Radiographic Image. Fluoroscopy. Viewing Motion with X-Rays. Common Equipment Malfunctions. Quality Control. General Radiation Biology. Applying Radiation Biology to Clinical Practice. Health Physics. Radiation Protection. Other Imaging Modalities. Ultrasound, MRI and Nuclear Medicine.
