Patient Care in Radiography

1. Introduction to Radiography 2. Professional Roles and Behaviors 3. Professional Attitudes and Communications 4. Safety, Transfer, and Positioning 5. Infection Control 6. Patient Care and Assessment 7. Medications and Their Administration 8. Dealing with Acute Situations 9. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract 10. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 11. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments 12. Special Imaging Modalities Appendices A. Radiography Practice and Standards B. Informed Consent Form C. Abbreviated List of Spanish Phrases with Guides to Pronunciation D. Accepted Abbreviations and Descriptive Terms for Charting E. Incident Report Form F. Radiology Department Infection Control Procedures G. Isolation Guidelines H. Urine Collection I. Iodinated Contrast Media Products for Radiography J. Molecular Structure of Some Typical Iodinated Contrast Media K. Catheterization Technique L. Diagnostic Electrocardiography M. Clinical Objectives