Radiologic Science for Technologists
Physics, Biology, and Protection
10th Edition
Published on 13. June 2012
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-323-08135-1 (ISBN)
Description
This title helps you develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantly illustrated, full-color resource. Updated with the latest advances in radiologic science, this new edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines, providing a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. Unique learning tools strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and challenging review exercises help you prepare for success on the ARRT certification exam and in the workplace.
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Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 750 illustrations (750 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 222 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-08135-1 (9780323081351)
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03/2008
9th Edition
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Content
PART 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. Concepts of Image Quality 11. Control of Scatter Radiation 12. Screen-Film Radiography 13. Screen-Film Radiographic Technique PART IV: THE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE 14. Introduction to Computer Science 15. Computed Radiography 16. Digital Radiography 17. Digital Radiographic Technique - NEW PART V: IMAGE ARTIFACTS AND QUALITY CONTROL 18. Screen-Film Radiographic Artifacts 19. Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control 20. Digital Radiographic Artifacts 21. Digital Radiographic Quality Control PART VI: ADVANCED X-RAY IMAGING 22. Mammography 23. Mammography Quality Control 24. Fluoroscopy 25. Digital Fluoroscopy 26. Interventional Radiography 27. Computed Tomography PART VII: VIEWING THE DIGITAL IMAGE 28. Features of the Digital Image 29. The Digital Image Display - NEW 30. Viewing the Digital Image 31. Digital Display Device Quality Control PART VIII: RADIOBIOLOGY 32. Human Biology 33. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology 34. Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology 35. Deterministic Effects of Radiation Exposure 36. Stochastic Effects of Radiation Exposure PART IX: RADIATION PROTECTION 37. Health Physics 38. Designing for Radiation Protection 39. Patient Radiation Dose Management 40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management