Radiologic Science for Technologists

by Bushong, Stewart Carlyle

• ISBN13: 9780323081351
• ISBN10: 0323081355
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-13
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with the vibrantly illustrated Radiologic Science for Technologists, 10th Edition. Updated with the latest advances in the field, this full-color and highly detailed edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines and provides 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 prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. Broad coverage of radiologic science topics - including radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more - allows you to use the text over several semesters. Highlighted math formulas call attention to mathematical information for special focus. Important Concept boxes recap the most important chapter information. Colored page tabs for formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, and other data provide easy access to frequently used information. End-of-chapter questions include definition exercises, short answer, and calculations to help you review material. Key terms and expanded glossary enable you to easily reference and study content. Chapter introductions, summaries, objectives, and outlines help you organize and pinpoint the most important information. NEW! Chapters on digital radiographic technique and digital image display prepare you to use today's technology. NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections ensure you are prepared to take the ARRT exam and succeed in the clinical setting.

Table of Contents

Radiologic Physics

Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science

The Structure of Matter

Electromagnetic Energy

Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism

X-Radiation

The X-ray Imaging System

The X-ray Tube

X-ray Production

X-ray Emission

X-ray Interaction with Matter

The Radiographic Image

Concepts of Image Quality

Control of Scatter Radiation

Screen-Film Radiography

Screen-Film Radiographic Technique

The Digital Radiographic Image

Introduction to Computer Science

Computed Radiography

Digital Radiography

Digital Radiographic Technique - NEW

Image Artifacts And Quality Control

Screen-Film Radiographic Artifacts

Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control

Digital Radiographic Artifacts

Digital Radiographic Quality Control

Advanced X-Ray Imaging

Mammography

Mammography Quality Control

Fluoroscopy

Digital Fluoroscopy

Interventional Radiography

Computed Tomography

Viewing The Digital Image

Features of the Digital Image

The Digital Image Display - NEW

Viewing the Digital Image

Digital Display Device Quality Control

RADIOBIOLOGY

Human Biology

Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology

Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology

Deterministic Effects of Radiation Exposure

Stochastic Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Health Physics

Designing for Radiation Protection

Patient Radiation Dose Management

Occupational Radiation Dose Management

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