Radiologic Science for Technologists - E-Book: Radiologic Science for Technologists - E-Book

Stewart C. Bushong

Elsevier Health Sciences, Jun 15, 2012 - Medical - 672 pages

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.

Contents

• I Radiologic Physics: 1
• II XRadiation: 83
• III The Radiographic Image: 161
• IV The Digital Radiographic Image: 265
• V Image Artifacts and Quality Control: 333
• VI Advanced XRay Imaging: 371
• VII Radiobiology: 465
• VIII Radiation Protection: 537
• Glossary: 599
• index: 619
• Inside back cover: 655

About the author

Bushong is Professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Radiologic Science for Technologists - E-Book: Radiologic Science for Technologists - E-Book
• Author: Stewart C. Bushong
• Edition: 10
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences, 2012
• ISBN: 0323292070, 9780323292078
• Length: 672 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies