Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

Name: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
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ISBN: 9780323036009

ISBN-10: 0323036007

ISBN-13: 9780323036009

Edition: 5th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, Paula J. Visconti, E. Russell Ritenour

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This easy-to-read text offers essential information on radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation, to ensure its safe medical use. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices. Readability of textmajor concepts are concisely stated, and physics material is very easy to understand. Full-color text and art program enhances and reinforces important elements. Student-friendly features includes…

Book details

List price: $56.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 3/6/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English




Introduction to Radiation Protection



Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter



Radiation Quantities and Units (includes new content on Human Genome Project)



Overview of Cell Biology



Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology



Radiation Effects on Organ Systems



Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation



Protection of the Patient During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures (includes new information on the potential for overexpose of patient in computed and direct radiography, PET/CT and C-arm fluoroscopy)



Protection for Imaging Personnel During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures



Radiation Monitoring



New! Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection


Bibliography



50 KeV photon interaction with tissue



Relationship among photons, electromagnetic waves, wavelength, and energy



Compton interaction



Periodic table of the elements



Metric system equivalents for length



Revision of 10 CFR






Consumer-patient radiation health and safety act of 1981


Answers to Review Questions


Glossary


Index