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Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantly illustrated, full-color resource. Updated with the latest advances in radiologic science, this new edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines, providing 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 challenging review exercises help you prepare for success on the ARRT certification exam and in the workplace.

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Author:   Stewart C. Bushong
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   9th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.127kg
ISBN:  

9780323048378

ISBN 10:   0323048374
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   04 March 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780323081351
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Part I Radiologic Physics 1. Concepts of Radiologic Science 2. Fundamentals of Radiologic Science 3. The Structure of Matter 4. Electromagnetic Energy 5. Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism Part II The X-ray Beam 6. The X-ray Imaging System 7. The X-ray Tube 8. X-ray Production 9. X-ray Emission 10. X-ray Interaction with Matter Part III The Radiograph 11. Radiographic Film 12. Processing the Latent Image 13. Radiographic Intensifying Screens 14. Control of Scatter Radiation 15. Radiographic Technique 16. Image Quality 17. Image Artifacts 18. Quality Control Part IV Advanced X-ray Imaging 19. Mammography 20. Mammography Quality Control 21. Fluoroscopy 22. Interventional Radiology 23. Multislice Spiral Computed Tomography Part V Digital Imaging 24. Computer Science 25. Computed Radiography 26. Digital Radiography 27. Digital Fluoroscopy 28. The Digital Image - NEW! 29. Viewing the Digital Image - NEW! 30. Digital Display Quality Control 31. Digital Image Artifacts Part VI Radiobiology 32. Human Biology 33. Fundamental Principles of Radiobiology 34. Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology 35. Early Effects of Radiation 36. Late Effects of Radiation Part VII Radiation Protection 37. Health Physics 38. Designing for Radiation Protection 39. Patient Radiation Dose Management 40. Occupational Radiation Dose Management Glossary Illustration Credits

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