
Patient Care in Radiography
With an Introduction to Medical Imaging
Mosby (Publisher)
10th Edition
Published on 7. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-323-65440-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Learn to master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and more than 400 full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition is the perfect resource to help teach you effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. An emphasis is placed on the skills and procedures that are imperative for quality patient care - including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment. Also included is information on microbiology, emerging diseases, trans-cultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.
Coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps provide safe, high-quality patient care and technical proficiency
Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations
Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications and help build problem-solving skills
Coverage of infection control helps emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of diseases
Special Imaging Modalities chapter provides an overview of patient care for a wide range of imaging methods
Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises focus on the key information in each chapter
Answers to the review questions are included in the back of the book
NEW! New images highlight many patient procedures and visually demonstrate how to care for patients
NEW! Updated content covers the most current exams, procedures, and technologies, as well as the most current information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps provide safe, high-quality patient care and technical proficiency
Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations
Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications and help build problem-solving skills
Coverage of infection control helps emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of diseases
Special Imaging Modalities chapter provides an overview of patient care for a wide range of imaging methods
Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises focus on the key information in each chapter
Answers to the review questions are included in the back of the book
NEW! New images highlight many patient procedures and visually demonstrate how to care for patients
NEW! Updated content covers the most current exams, procedures, and technologies, as well as the most current information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 424 illustrations (424 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-65440-1 (9780323654401)
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Patient Care in Radiography
With an Introduction to Medical Imaging
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Ruth Ann Ehrlich | Rt(R)(Ct) Coakes BS
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Ruth Ann Ehrlich | Dawn M. Coakes
Patient Care in Radiography
With an Introduction to Medical Imaging
Book
03/2016
9th Edition
Mosby
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Persons
Ruth Ann Ehrlich was a Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA. Dawn M. Coakes is the Clinical Coordinator and Instructor at Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA.
Author
Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA
Clinical Coordinator and Instructor, Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA
Content
Part I: Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
7. Safety
8. Patient Transfer
9. Infection Control Concepts
10. Preventing Disease Transmission
11. Surgical Asepsis
12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs
13. Patient Assessment
14. Medication Information
15. Medication Administration
16. Emergency Response
Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
7. Safety
8. Patient Transfer
9. Infection Control Concepts
10. Preventing Disease Transmission
11. Surgical Asepsis
12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs
13. Patient Assessment
14. Medication Information
15. Medication Administration
16. Emergency Response
Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities