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.
Book Features
- 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 you'll 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 today's practice settings.
Contents
Pt. I Radiologic Physics
- 1 Concepts of Radiologic Science 2
- 2 Fundamentals of Radiologic Science 16
- 3 The Structure of Matter 37
- 4 Electromagnetic Energy 56
- 5 Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism 72
Pt. II The X-Ray Beam
- 6 The X-ray Imaging System 100
- 7 The X-ray Tube 119
- 8 X-ray Production 138
- 9 X-ray Emission 151
- 10 X-ray Interaction With Matter 162
Pt. III The Radiograph
- 11 Radiographic Film 180
- 12 Processing the Latent Image 193
- 13 Radiographic Intensifying Screens 207
- 14 Control of Scatter Radiation 223
- 15 Radiographic Technique 244
- 16 Image Quality 272
- 17 Image Artifacts 297
- 18 Quality Control 304
- 19 Mammography 318
- 20 Mammography Quality Control 331
- 21 Fluoroscopy 346
- 22 Interventional Radiology 360
- 23 Multislice Spiral Computed Tomography 367
Pt. V Digital Imaging
- 24 Computer Science 396
- 25 Computed Radiography 412
- 26 Digital Radiography 426
- 27 Digital Fluoroscopy 436
- 28 The Digital Image 449
- 29 Viewing the Digital Image 466
- 30 Digital Display Quality Control 478
- 31 Digital Image Artifacts 486
Pt. VI Radiobiology
- 32 Human Biology 500
- 33 Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology 512
- 34 Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology 520
- 35 Early Effects of Radiation 534
- 36 Late Effects of Radiation 549
Pt. VII Radiation Protection
- 37 Health Physics 570
- 38 Designing for Radiation Protection 580
- 39 Patient Radiation Dose Management 597
- 40 Occupational Radiation Dose Management 613
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Product Details
- Hardcover: 704 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 9 edition (March 4, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323048374
- ISBN-13: 978-0323048378
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
- Author: Stewart C. Bushong