Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Couverture souple

Sherer, Mary A.; Etc.; Visconti, P.J.; Ritenour, E.R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801657504 ISBN 13 : 9780801657504

Editeur : Mosby, 1993

Synopsis

This text is designed to instruct the student radiographer on the principles of radiation protection biology and the safe administation of X-rays for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It covers the skills necessary to ensure the safety of both patient and equipment administrator. The book can also serve as a reference on the safe use of X-rays and includes a comprehensive overview of the science's history. Some of the new subject matter covered includes: the effect of low-level radiation; patient dose consideration and new imaging techniques for mammography; compensating filters; the use of carbon reduction; additional radiographer protection devices; and the biological effects of radiation from such nuclear accidents as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Sherer's Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mosby
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801657504
• ISBN 13: 9780801657504
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie