Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Brossura

Statkiewicz-Sherer, Mary Alice; Visconti, Paula J.; Ritenour, E. Russell

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0323014526 ISBN 13: 9780323014526

Casa editrice: Mosby, 2002

Riassunto

Thoroughly updated and revised, this time-tested text features full-color illustrations and a vibrant, easy-to-use design. Information is presented in a style that builds from basic to more complex concepts. It covers essential information on the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection, helping readers ensure the safe medical use of ionizing radiation. The book also discusses 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. The 4th edition features new illustrations, more review questions, and extensive new and updated material throughout.

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Contenuti

• Introduction to Radiation Protection
• Basic Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
• Radiation Quantities and Units
• Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
• Overview of Cell Biology
• Radiation Biology
• Protection of the Patient
• Protection of Occupationally Exposed Personnel
• Radiation Monitoring
• Glossary

Answers to Review Questions
Appendix A. Important Relationships and Interaction
Appendix B. Periodic Table of the Elements
Appendix C. Metric System Equivalents for Length
Appendix D. Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981

Product Description

Book by Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer Paul J Visconti Russ

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mosby
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0323014526
• ISBN 13: 9780323014526
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 320
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia