Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice

Part 1 - Introduction to Limited Radiography Chapter 1 - Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator Chapter 2 - Introduction to Radiographic Equipment Chapter 3 - Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators Part 2 - X-Ray Science Chapter 4 - Basic Physics for Radiography Chapter 5 - X-ray Production Chapter 6 - X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management Chapter 7 - Principles of Exposure and Image Quality Chapter 8 - Screen/Film Image Receptor Systems Chapter 9 - Digital Image Receptor Systems Chapter 10 - X-ray Darkroom and Film Processing Chapter 11 - Scatter Radiation and Its Control Chapter 12 - Formulating X-ray Techniques Chapter 13 - Radiobiology and Radiation Safety Part 3 - Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology Chapter 14 - Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology Chapter 15 - Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle Chapter 16 - Lower Extremity and Pelvis Chapter 17 - Spine Chapter 18 - Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen Chapter 19 - Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses Chapter 20 - Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients Chapter 21 - Film Critique Part 4 - Professionalism and Patient Care Chapter 22 - Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism Chapter 23 - Safety and Infection Control Chapter 24 - Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations Part 5 - Ancillary Clinical Skills Chapter 25 - Medications and Their Administration Chapter 26 - Medical Laboratory Skills Chapter 27 - Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis Chapter 28 - Bone Densitometry - NEW! Appendices Appendix A - State Licensing Information and Addresses Appendix B - Sample Manual X-ray Technique Charts Appendix C - Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges Appendix D - mAs Table Appendix E - Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure Appendix F - Usual Projections for Basic Examinations Appendix G - Critique of Sample Images from Chapter 20 Appendix H - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics Appendix I - Charting Terms and Abbreviations Appendix J - Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3