TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bushong,Stewart C.
TI  - Radiologic Science for Technologists : : Physics, Biology, and Protection
SN  - 9780323661348
AV  - R895 .B87 2021
PY  - 2021///
CY  - St Louis,MO
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Medical radiology
KW  - Radiography methods
N1  - Includes Bibliographical references and Index; 
Pt. I. Radiologic physics
Essential concepts of radiologic science
Basic physics primer
The structure of matter
Electromagnetic energy
Electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism
Pt. II. X-radiation
The x-ray imaging system
The x-ray tube
X-ray production
X-ray emission
X-ray interaction with matter
Pt. III. The medical image
Imaging science
Computed radiography
Digital radiography
Digital radiographic technique
Image acquisition
Patient-image optimization
Pt. IV. Medical image display
Viewing the medical image
Picture archiving and communication system
Pt. V. Medical image quality
Image perception
Digital display device
Medical image descriptors
Scatter radiation
Radiographic artifacts
Pt. VI. Advanced medical imaging
Mammography
Fluoroscopy
Interventional radiology
Computed tomography
Tomosynthesis
Pt. VII. Radiobiology
Human biology
Fundamental principles of radiobiology
Molecular radiobiology
Cellular radiobiology
Deterministic effects of radiation
Stochastic effects of radiation
Pt. VIII. Radiation protection
Health physics
Designing for radiation protection
Radiography/Fluoroscopy patient radiation dose
Computed tomography patient radiation dose
Patient radiation dose management
Occupational radiation dose management

N2  - "Develop the skills you need to produce diagnostic-quality medical images! Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in the concepts of medical imaging and digital radiography. Featuring hundreds of radiographs and illustrations, this comprehensive text helps you make informed decisions regarding technical factors, image quality, and radiation safety for both patients and providers. New to this edition are all-digital images and the latest radiation protection standards and units of measurement. Written by noted educator Stewart Carlyle Bushong, this text will prepare you for success on the ARRT® certification exam and in imaging practice."--Provided by publisher
ER  -