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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780323825030
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the field of radiography. This book is a go-to resource for understanding the principles and techniques of radiation safety, making it essential for anyone involved in medical imaging.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in radiography, including radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and radiation safety officers. It is also a valuable resource for educators teaching radiography courses at the college and university levels.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography has been updated to reflect the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. This edition includes detailed information on the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, addressing regulatory and advisory limits for exposure to radiation, and implementing radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. The book has been a trusted resource for over two decades, with each edition building upon the previous one to ensure it remains current and relevant.
Author and Other Works
The authors of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition, include:
- Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, AS, RT(R), FASRT, a radiologic technology educator with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development.
- Paula J. Visconti, PhD, DABR, a director of medical physics and radiation safety officer with expertise in radiation physics and safety regulations.
- E. Russell Ritenour, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FACR, a professor and director of physics section in the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.
- Kelli Welch Haynes, RT(R), FASRT, a professor and director at Northwestern State University.
These authors bring their collective expertise to ensure that the book provides comprehensive coverage of radiation protection principles, biology, and physics.
Key Features
- Clear and Concise Writing Style: The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection.
- Full-Color Illustrations and Photos: Full-color illustrations and photos depict important concepts, making information easy to reference.
- Chapter Summaries and Review Questions: The book includes chapter summaries and review questions to help assess comprehension and retention of key information.
- Timely Coverage of Radiation Protection Regulations: The text addresses radiation awareness and education efforts globally, ensuring it stays current with the latest regulations and standards.
- Appendices: The book includes appendices that provide additional resources such as the relationship between systems of units, standard designations for metric system lengths, electron volts, energy levels, and frequency spectrum ranges.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323825030
- eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780323825047)
- Other Editions and Formats: The book is also available in other formats such as international editions and rentals.
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: Not specified in the sources provided
- Number of Pages: Not specified in the sources provided
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified in the sources provided
- Dimensions: Not specified in the sources provided
Related ISBNs:
- 9780323825047 (eTextbook)
- 9780323825047 (eTextbook on VitalSource)
- 9780323825047 (eTextbook on TextbookRush)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
