Radiologic science for technologists: physics, biology, and protection

Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantlyillustrated, 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. INDICE: Part I Radiologic Physics1. Concepts of Radiologic Science2. Fundamentals of Radiologic Science3. The Structure of Matter4. Electromagnetic Energy5. Electricity, Magnetism and ElectromagnetismPart II The X-ray Beam6. The X-ray Imaging System7. The X-ray Tube8. X-ray Production9. X-ray Emission10. X-ray Interaction with MatterPart III The Radiograph11. Radiographic Film12. Processing the Latent Image13. Radiographic Intensifying Screens14. Control of Scatter Radiation 15. Radiographic Technique16. Image Quality17. Image Artifacts18. Quality ControlPart IV Advanced X-ray Imaging19. Mammography20. Mammography Quality Control21. Fluoroscopy22. Interventional Radiology23. Multislice Spiral Computed TomographyPart V Digital Imaging24. Computer Science25. Computed Radiography26. Digital Radiography27. Digital Fluoroscopy28. The Digital Image- NEW! 29. Viewing the Digital Image - NEW!30. Digital Display Quality Control31. Digital Image ArtifactsPart VI Radiobiology 32. Human Biology 33. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology 34. Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology 35. Early Effects of Radiation36. Late Effects of RadiationPart VII Radiation Protection37. Health Physics38. Designing for Radiation Protection39. Patient Radiation Dose Management 40. Occupational Radiation Dose ManagementGlossaryIllustration Credits

• ISBN: 978-0-323-04837-8
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 704
• Fecha Publicación: 21/04/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés