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ELSEVIER Radiologic Science For Technologists Physics Biology And Protection 12Ed (Hb 2021) by Bushong S.C.
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 (R) certification exam and in imaging practice._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Broad coverage of radiologic science topics includes radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, and radiation protection, with special topics including mammography, fluoroscopy, spiral computed tomography, and cardiovascular interventional procedures._x000D_Objectives, outlines, chapter introductions, and summaries organize information and emphasize the most important concepts in every chapter._x000D_Formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations provide a quick reference for frequently used information, and math equations are always followed by sample problems with direct clinical application._x000D_Key terms are bolded and defined at first mention in the text, with each bolded term included in the expanded glossary._x000D_Math formulas are highlighted in special shaded boxes for quick reference._x000D_Penguin icons in shaded boxes represent important facts or bits of information that must be learned to understand the subject._x000D_End-of-chapter questions help students review the material with definition exercises, short-answer questions, and calculations._x000D_Student workbook reinforces understanding with worksheets that complement the content covered in the text. Available separately._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_NEW! Updated content reflects the newest curriculum standards outlined by the ARRT (R) and ASRT._x000D_NEW! All images are digital, following current radiology practice._x000D_NEW! Updated radiation protection standards and units of measurement are incorporated throughout the text._x000D_NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections focus on the essential content to ensure student technologists are prepared to take the ARRT (R) exam and have the background needed to perform well in the clinical environment._x000D_NEW! Increased alignment of chapter objectives with the ASRT core curriculum helps students focus on need-to-know content in preparation for the Registry exam and for clinical success._x000D_ _x000D_
PART 1: RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS_x000D_
1. Essential Concepts of Radiologic Science_x000D_
2. Basic Physics Primer_x000D_
3. The Structure of Matter_x000D_
4. Electromagnetic Energy_x000D_
5. Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism_x000D_
PART II: X-RADIATION_x000D_
6. The X-Ray Imaging System_x000D_
7. The X-Ray Tube_x000D_
8. X-Ray Production_x000D_
9. X-Ray Emission_x000D_
10. X-Ray Interaction with Matter_x000D_
PART III: THE MEDICAL IMAGE_x000D_
11. Imaging Science_x000D_
12. Computed Radiography_x000D_
13. Digital Radiography_x000D_
14. Digital Radiographic Technique_x000D_
15. Image Acquisition_x000D_
16. Patient-Image Optimization_x000D_
PART IV: MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY_x000D_
17. Viewing the Medical Image_x000D_
18. Picture Archiving and Communication System_x000D_
PART V: MEDICAL IMAGE QUALITY_x000D_
19. Image Perception_x000D_
20. Digital Display Device_x000D_
21. Medical Image Descriptors_x000D_
22. Scatter Radiation_x000D_
23. Radiographic Artifacts_x000D_
PART VI: ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING_x000D_
24. Mammography_x000D_
25. Fluoroscopy_x000D_
26. Interventional Radiology_x000D_
27. Computed Tomography_x000D_
28. Tomosynthesis_x000D_
PART VII: RADIOBIOLOGY_x000D_
29. Human Biology_x000D_
30. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology_x000D_
31. Molecular Radiobiology_x000D_
32. Cellular Radiobiology_x000D_
33. Deterministic Effects of Radiation_x000D_
34. Stochastic Effects of Radiation_x000D_
PART VIII: RADIATION PROTECTION_x000D_
35. Health Physics_x000D_
36. Designing for Radiation Protection_x000D_
37. Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose_x000D_
38. Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose_x000D_
39. Patient Radiation Dose Management_x000D_
40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management_x000D_