General Radiography: Principles and Practices

ISBN-13: 9780367497675 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 258 str.

Christopher M. Hayre; William A. S. Cox

Opis

With chapters from globally recognized academics, this book shows a multifaceted approach to general radiography and how it enhances healthcare delivery.

Recenzje

"**Description**
This book provides general information for the practice of digital x-ray
imaging. It highlights the clinical practice and understanding of how to
interact with patients partnering with the science of imaging.

**Purpose**
The book has worthy objectives to assist technologists and students with the
understanding of general practice guidelines. The book does achieve this
mission.

**Audience**
This book is written for students in medical imaging as they transition to
technologist level. It has basic information that will be useful as clinical
topics are introduced.

**Features**
The book covers a wide variety of information from basic to complex. It gives a
general introduction without overwhelming the readers. It utilizes some images
to drive points home and is well organized.

**Assessment**
This is a good introductory book to the practice and principles of diagnostic
x-ray imaging. It uses clinical examples to support the material and meets the
needs of entry level education."

Kyle Theine, Froedtert Hospital

Spis treści

Section 1: Introductory Perspective.  1. General Radiography in the Contemporary Setting.  Section 2:  Image Acquisition and Dose Optimization.  2. Digital Receptors.  3. Image Enhancement.  4. Dose Creep in Digital Radiography.  5. Exposure Indicators: Black, White or Shades of Grey. Section 3: Patient Care and Considerations.  6. Patient Centred Care and Considerations.  7. The Frequently Forgotten Paediatrics: Their Safety in the Clinical Setting.  8. Patient Care: ‘It’s Just not for Me, It is for Everybody’.  9. General Radiography in the Critical Care and Trauma Environment.  10. Paediatric Imaging in General Radiography: Reflections of Practice.  Section 4: Learning, Teaching and Education.  11. Simulated Practice: An Alternative Reality.  12: Education Matters in Radiography.  13.Educational Perspectives in Radiography.