- Coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps provide safe, high-quality patient care and technical proficiency. - Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations. - Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications and help build problem-solving skills. - Coverage of infection control helps emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of diseases. - Special Imaging Modalities chapter provides an overview of patient care for a wide range of imaging methods. - Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises focus on the key information in each chapter. - Answers to the review questions are included in the back of the book. - NEW! New images highlight many patient procedures and visually demonstrate how to care for patients. - NEW! Updated content covers the most current exams, procedures, and technologies, as well as the most current information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Radiography 1. Introduction to Radiography 2. Image Quality Factors 3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety 4. The Healthcare Delivery System 5. Professional Roles and Behaviors Part II: Patient Care 6. Professional Attitudes and Communications����� 7. Safety�� 8. Patient Transfer� 9. Infection Control Concepts� 10. Preventing Disease Transmission 11. Surgical Asepsis 12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs� 13. Patient Assessment� 14. Medication Information� 15. Medication Administration� 16. Emergency Response� Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments 17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract 19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments 21. Radiography in Surgery 22. Special Imaging Modalities�
Answer Key Bibliography Appendixes Glossary� Index
