Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection / Edition 11

by Stewart C. Bushong ScD, FAAPM, FACR

Overview

Develop the skills you need to safely and effectively produce high-quality medical images with Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 11th Edition. Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this new edition aligns with the ASRT curriculum to strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. Firmly established as a core resource for medical imaging technology courses, this text gives you a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging and exposure, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more.

• Expanded coverage of radiologic science topics, including radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more, allows this text to be used over several semesters.
• Chapter introductions, summaries, outlines, objectives, and key terms help you to organize and pinpoint the most important information.
• Formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations are highlighted for easy access to frequently used information.
• "Penguin" boxes recap the most vital chapter information.
• End-of-chapter questions include definition exercises, matching, short answer, and calculations to help you review material.
• Key terms and expanded glossary enable you to easily reference and study content.
• Highlighted math formulas call attention to key mathematical information for special focus.

• NEW! Chapters on Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose and Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose equip you to use the most current patient dosing technology.
• NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections ensure you’re prepared to take the ARRT exam and succeed in the clinical setting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323353779
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	11/28/2016
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Table of Contents

PART I: RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
1. Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science
2. The Structure of Matter
3. Electromagnetic Energy
4. Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism
PART II: X-RADIATION
5. The X-ray Imaging System
6. The X-ray Tube
7. X-ray Production
8. X-ray Emission
9. X-ray Interaction with Matter
PART III: THE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE
10. Radiologic Image Quality
11. Scatter Radiation
12. Screen-Film Radiography
13. Screen-Film Radiographic Technique
PART IV: THE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE
14. Medical Imaging Computer Science
15. Computed Radiography
16. Digital Radiography
17. Digital Radiographic Technique
18. Viewing the Digital Image
PART V: RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ASSESSMENT
19. Screen-Film Radiographic Artifacts
20. Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control
21. Digital Radiographic Artifacts
22. Digital Radiographic Quality Control
PART VI: ADVANCED X-RAY IMAGING
23. Mammography
24. Mammography Quality Control
25. Fluoroscopy
26. Digital Fluoroscopy
27. Interventional Radiography
28. Computed Tomography
PART VII: RADIOBIOLOGY
29. Human Biology
30. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology
31. Molecular Radiobiology
32. Cellular Radiobiology
33. Deterministic Effects of Radiation
34. Stochastic Effects of Radiation
PART VIII: RADIATION PROTECTION
35. Health Physics
36. Designing for Radiation Protection
37. NEW! Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose
38. NEW! Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose
39. Patient Radiation Dose Management
40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management

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Develop the skills you need to produce diagnostic-quality medical images

Editorial Reviews

5 Stars! from Doody

This sixth edition provides radiologic technologistsand students of radiologic technology with a thorough, comprehensiveintroduction to the basic scientific principles of radiology. Theauthor conveys a working knowledge of radiologic science to radiologictechnologists and helps to prepare radiologic technology students fortheir certification examination. This significant task is accomplishedin a single volume. The primary audience of this book, radiologictechnologists and students of radiologic technology, will find usefulnew concepts in this, the sixth edition. Topics are introduced anddeveloped logically and clearly, typically within the context ofclinical radiography. The book is self-contained. There are hundredsof excellent color photographs, diagrams, and graphs throughout thebook. They are well done and clearly enhance the subject matter. Thematerial is very current and includes a large section dedicated tospecial x-ray imaging. The references are similarly current. Usefultables contain conversions, units, formulas, and a glossary. A chaptersummary and a set of review questions with answers appear at the end ofeach chapter. This is an excellent publication. It provides theprimary audience with a single reference for current information in alogical and easy-to-read format. This edition continues to be ascurrent as the technology within a modern radiology department. Everyradiologic technologist and student of radiologic technology should ownthis book.

Brent Colby

The objective of this textbook is to introduce basic radiology sciences to radiography students, experienced radiographers, and radiography instructors. Its companion workbook, Radiologic Science Workbook and Laboratory ManualU, consists of supplementary problems, questions and exercises used in courses of radiologic physics, radiation biology, and radiation protection. This book describes the physics, biology, and protection that is involved in producing ionizing radiation and focuses on introducing the student to principles and fundamentals. The workbook is designed so that it can be used with or without the text. The text and the workbook are primarily aimed at the radiography student. They are also valuable reference tools for experienced radiographers and radiography instructors. This attractive text is extremely well-designed and well-organized. The illustrations, tables, charts, graphs, cartoons, and caricatures provide for quick and easy understanding of the concepts described text. The workbook's crossword puzzles are excellent motivational tools for students. This is a very well-organized and designed textbook. This text is definitely enhanced and complimented by its companion workbook. Both will be valuable educational tools for any radiography curriculum.

Joseph Castillo

Reviewer: Kyle Theine, MBA RT(R) (MR)(Froedtert Hospital)
Description: This book covers the basic principles radiologic technology students should know on their journey to becoming registered technologists. The book and accompanying resources are of high quality and easy to understand. The updated edition maintains currency with the technology utilized in the field.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide a basic understanding of radiographic equipment, x-ray production and interactions, and safety surrounding radiation. The book is easy to understand and meets its objectives in great detail. The material is broken down into small sections that limit duplication but also overlap enough for consistency.
Audience: This book can be utilized by individuals on the path to becoming registered radiologic technologists. Additionally, this material could be used by technologists in need of review for the maintenance of credentials. The author holds credentials in the field and utilizes credible, relevant resources.
Features: The book follows a natural progression of material that aids in understanding. It is accompanied by great images and graphics as well as sample problems that help reinforce the concepts.
Assessment: Overall, this book is a tremendous resource for the target audience and will greatly prepare those who are taking the ARRT credentialing examination.

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