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Edition 7 An Art and a ScienceEditors: By Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS, Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS, Vesna Balac, EdD, RT(R), (MR)(ARRT) and Kori L. Stewart, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), CIIP
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Ideal for both radiography students and practicing radiologic technologists, Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science, 7th Edition, emphasizes technical competence, professionalism, and the latest digital advancements, including a new chapter on artificial intelligence. This updated edition features enhanced digital imaging content aligned with the latest ASRT curriculum guidance and ARRT content specifications, revised image-quality flowcharts, enriched informatics coverage, and an updated workbook with practical experiments to help you master key radiography concepts for improved efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and patient safety.
Key Features
- High-quality, full-color illustrations visually reinforce key physical concepts
- Numerous digital radiographic images clearly demonstrate the effects of changing technical parameters on image quality
- Logically organized image analysis criteria help you develop essential analytical skills
- Emphasis on radiation safety concepts and procedures for both patients and radiographic personnel reflects current professional guidelines
- Summaries at the end of chapters provide quick access to key concepts, followed by review questions to support learning
- Troubleshooting tips offer valuable information to help ensure high-quality radiographs
- Unique emphasis on the art versus the science of radiography illustrates the broad applications of digital technology
New Features
- NEW! Artificial Intelligence chapter addresses this emerging technology that is set to become a mandatory component of the radiography curriculum
- UPDATED! Digital imaging content reflects the latest advances in the field and aligns with the most current ASRT radiography curriculum and ARRT content specifications
- REVISED! Image quality factors with fully integrated digital imaging principles organize information into visual flowcharts that support step-by-step image analysis
- ENHANCED! Informatics content offers the most up-to-date coverage of this key topic
- UPDATED! Workbook features revised experiments and worksheets designed to help you master digital imaging concepts
About the author
By Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS, Director, Radiologic Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS, Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, USA; Vesna Balac, EdD, RT(R), (MR)(ARRT), Radiologic Sciences Programs Department Chair, Radiography Program Director, Assistant Professor, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN, USA and Kori L. Stewart, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), CIIP, Director, Radiologic Sciences Program, Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, United States
UNIT I: CREATING THE BEAM
1. Basic Mathematics
2. Radiation Concepts
3. Electricity
4. Electromagnetism
5. The X-Ray Tube
6. X-Ray Equipment
7. X-Ray Production
UNIT II: PROTECTING PATIENTS AND PERSONNEL
8. Radiation Protection Concepts and Equipment
9. Radiation Protection Procedures for Patients and Personnel
10. Filtration
11. The Prime Factors
12. X-Ray Interactions
13. Minimizing Patient Exposure
14. Beam Restriction
UNIT III: CREATING THE IMAGE
15. Vision and Perception
16. The Patient as a Beam Emitter
17. The Grid
18. Automatic Exposure Controls
UNIT IV: DIGITAL IMAGING
19. Digital Image Formation and Processing
20. Digital Imaging Systems (CR, DR, DDR)
21. Digital Image Display
22. Informatics in Medical Imaging
23. Artificial Intelligence — NEW!
UNIT V: ANALYZING THE IMAGE
24. The Imaging Process
25. Image Receptor Exposure
26. Image Contrast
27. Image Resolution
28. Distortion
29. The Art of Image Critique
30. Quality Management
UNIT VI: SPECIAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND MODALITIES
31. Mobile Radiography
32. Fluoroscopy
33. Tomography and Digital Tomosynthesis
34. Mammography
35. Bone Densitometry
36. Vascular Imaging Equipment
37. Computed Tomography
38. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
39. Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
40. Radiation Therapy
41. Diagnostic Medical Sonography
APPENDICES
A. On a New Kind of Rays by W. C. Röntgen
B. Answers to Case Studies
C. Fixed and Variable kVp Technique System Charts
D. Epigraph Sources and Credits
1. Basic Mathematics
2. Radiation Concepts
3. Electricity
4. Electromagnetism
5. The X-Ray Tube
6. X-Ray Equipment
7. X-Ray Production
UNIT II: PROTECTING PATIENTS AND PERSONNEL
8. Radiation Protection Concepts and Equipment
9. Radiation Protection Procedures for Patients and Personnel
10. Filtration
11. The Prime Factors
12. X-Ray Interactions
13. Minimizing Patient Exposure
14. Beam Restriction
UNIT III: CREATING THE IMAGE
15. Vision and Perception
16. The Patient as a Beam Emitter
17. The Grid
18. Automatic Exposure Controls
UNIT IV: DIGITAL IMAGING
19. Digital Image Formation and Processing
20. Digital Imaging Systems (CR, DR, DDR)
21. Digital Image Display
22. Informatics in Medical Imaging
23. Artificial Intelligence — NEW!
UNIT V: ANALYZING THE IMAGE
24. The Imaging Process
25. Image Receptor Exposure
26. Image Contrast
27. Image Resolution
28. Distortion
29. The Art of Image Critique
30. Quality Management
UNIT VI: SPECIAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND MODALITIES
31. Mobile Radiography
32. Fluoroscopy
33. Tomography and Digital Tomosynthesis
34. Mammography
35. Bone Densitometry
36. Vascular Imaging Equipment
37. Computed Tomography
38. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
39. Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
40. Radiation Therapy
41. Diagnostic Medical Sonography
APPENDICES
A. On a New Kind of Rays by W. C. Röntgen
B. Answers to Case Studies
C. Fixed and Variable kVp Technique System Charts
D. Epigraph Sources and Credits
ISBN:
9780443384158
Page Count:
720
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