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ELSEVIER Radiography Essentials For Limited Practice by Bruce W. Long, Eugene D. Frank
Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice, and incorporates all the subjects mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Bruce Long, Eugene Frank, and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides the right exposure to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, and radiation protection, along with updated step-by-step instructions showing how to perform each projection.Concise coverage thoroughly prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, spine, chest, and head.Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect today's practice and meet the requirements of the ASRT Limited Scope Content Specifications.Current information on state licensure and limited radiography terminology ensures that you understand exam requirements and the role of the limited practitioner. Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators.?Math and radiologic physics concepts are simplified and presented at an easy-to-understand level.?Bone Densitometry chapter provides the information you need to know to prepare for the ARRT exam and clinical practice.Learning objectives and key terms highlight important information in each chapter and can be used as review tools. Special boxes highlight information to reinforce important points in the text.NEW! Updated content reflects today's radiography for limited practice.NEW! Updated drawings, photos, and medical radiographs enhance your understanding of key concepts and illustrate current technology. Table of Contents: -PART I: Introduction to Limited Radiography1. Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator2. Introduction to Radiographic Equipment3. Basic Mathematics for Limited OperatorsPART II: X-ray Science4. Basic Physics for Radiography5. X-ray Production6. X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management7. Principles of Exposure and Image Quality8. Digital Imaging9. Scatter Radiation and Its Control10. Formulating X-ray Techniques11. Radiobiology and Radiation SafetyPART III: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology12. Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology13. Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle14. Lower Limb and Pelvis15. Spine16. Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen17. Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses18. Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients19. Image EvaluationPART IV: Professionalism and Patient Care20. Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism21. Safety and Infection Control22. Assessing Patients and Managing Acute SituationsPART V: Ancillary Clinical Skills23. Medications and Their Administration24. Medical Laboratory Skills25. Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis26. Bone DensitometryAppendix A: State Licensure InformationAppendix B: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of EthicsAppendix C: Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3Appendix D: Sample Manual X-Ray Technique ChartAppendix E: Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) RangesAppendix F: Milliampere-seconds (mAs) TableAppendix G: Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray ExposureAppendix H: Usual Projections for Routine ExaminationsAppendix I: Evaluation of Sample Images from Chapter 19Appendix J: Charting Terms and AbbreviationsAppendix K: Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiographyshow more