Master the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Safety and Radiobiology in Medical Imaging, 10th Edition, makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Clear, concise information is presented in a logical format with high-quality radiographs and visually striking full-color drawings, graphs, tables, and boxes. Complete coverage addresses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. This text is also a valuable resource to help you prepare for the ARRT certification exam and state licensing exams.
- Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe
- Convenient, easy-to-use features include chapter outlines and objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, bulleted summaries, general discussion questions, and review questions to enhance comprehension and retention
- Extensive use of illustrations and tables visually reinforces important concepts and offers quick access to key information
- Clear and concise writing style covers complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach from basic to more complex
- UPDATED! Expanded coverage examines radiation safety related to cone beam CT (CBCT)
- NEW! Introduction of theranostics explores this combined diagnostic and therapeutic cancer treatment related modality
- NEW! Discussion of AI addresses its fundamental principles and the increasing use of AI to assist in precise radiographic imaging
- UPDATED! Revised chapter titles and sequence put subjects in a logical order for optimal learning
- UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Radiation Protection2. Radiation: Types, Sources, and Doses
3. X-ray Interactions With Matter
4. Radiation Quantities and Units
5. Overview of Cell Biology
6. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
7. Early Effects of Radiation Exposure
8. Late Effects of Radiation Exposure
9. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
10. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection
11. Management of Patient Radiation Dose
12. Management of Occupational Radiation Dose
13. Radiation Monitoring
14. Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography
15. Radiation Safety in Mammography
16. Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine
Appendix
A: Relationships Between Systems of Units
B: Image Gently Pledge and Image Wisely Pledge
C: Standard Designations for Metric System Lengths, Electron Volt Energy Levels, and Frequency Spectrum Ranges
D: Periodic Table of Elements
E: Relationship Among Photons, Electromagnetic Waves, Wavelength, and Energy
F: Electron Shell Structure of the Atom
G: Compton Interaction
H: NCRP 10CFR Part 35.50 Training for Radiation Safety Officer and Associate Radiation Safety Officer
Appendix I: Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981
