Radiologic Science for Technologists

by Bushong, Stewart Carlyle

• ISBN13: 9780323048378
• ISBN10: 0323048374
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-04
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

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. Quick-reference guides printed on colored end sheets provide easy access to frequently used formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, and more. Special Math Formulas boxes and Important Concepts boxes emphasize key chapter content. A full-color design highlights important information and clarifies concepts. Objectives, key terms, outlines, introductions, and summaries for every chapter help you organize material and identify vital information. Challenge Questions at the end of each chapter test your understanding of terms, concepts, and formulas with a variety of definition exercises, short answer questions, and calculations. Significant chapter updates help you ensure success on the ARRT exam and keep you current with the latest practices in mammography, interventional radiology, multislice spiral computed tomography, and radiation protection. A new chapter on The Digital Image identifies the benefits and challenges of working with digital imaging and familiarizes you with technology youll encounter in the clinical setting. A new Viewing the Digital Image chapter guides you through the most up-to-date viewing practices to ensure an accurate understanding. An expanded glossary introduces important new terms common to todays practice settings.

Table of Contents

Radiologic Physics

Concepts of Radiologic Science

Fundamentals of Radiologic Science

The Structure of Matter

Electromagnetic Energy

Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism

The X-ray Beam

The X-ray Imaging System

The X-ray Tube

X-ray Production

X-ray Emission

X-ray Interaction with Matter

The Radiograph

Radiographic Film

Processing the Latent Image

Radiographic Intensifying Screens

Control of Scatter Radiation

Radiographic Technique

Image Quality

Image Artifacts

Quality Control

Advanced X-ray Imaging

Mammography

Mammography Quality Control

Fluoroscopy

Interventional Radiology

Multislice Spiral Computed Tomography

Digital Imaging

Computer Science

Computed Radiography

Digital Radiography

Digital Fluoroscopy

The Digital Image - NEW!

Viewing the Digital Image - NEW!

Digital Display Quality Control

Digital Image Artifacts

Radiobiology

Human Biology

Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology

Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology

Early Effects of Radiation

Late Effects of Radiation

Radiation Protection

Health Physics

Designing for Radiation Protection

Patient Radiation Dose Management

Occupational Radiation Dose Management

Glossary

Illustration Credits

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