Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Brossura

Sherer, Mary Alice Statkiewicz

 
9780323222167: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

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With this workbook, you’ll enhance your understanding of the material in Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 6th Edition. Author Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer uses the same clear, accessible approach as in the textbook, taking difficult topics and making them easier for you to learn and apply. Matching the chapters in the text, this workbook ensures that you understand radiation physics and radiation protection and are ready to apply your knowledge in the practice setting.

"...It is well written and easy to comprehend".Reviewed by: Kirsten Farrell, University of Portsmouth on behalf of Rad Magazine, Nov 2014
  • A comprehensive review includes coverage of all the material included in the text, including x-radiation interaction, radiation quantities, cell biology, radiation biology, radiation effects, dose limits, patient and personnel protection, and radiation monitoring.
  • Chapter highlights call out the most important information with an introductory paragraph and a bulleted summary.
  • A variety of question formats includes multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, true-false, labeling, and crossword puzzles.
  • Calculation exercises offer practice in applying the formulas and equations introduced in the text.
  • Answers are provided in the back of the book so you can easily check your work.

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Recensione

"This text would be a suitable supplementary reference for diagnostic and therapeutic radiology students alike. It provides a wide variety of exercises within the optional workbook and main text, which address a range of learning styles. The book is divided into 14 clear and appropriate sections and is easy to navigate. It is well written and easy to comprehend". Reviewed by: Kirsten Farrell, University of Portsmouth on behalf of Rad Magazine, Nov 2014

Contenuti

1. Introduction to Radiation Protection
2. Radiation: Types, Sources and Doses Received
3. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
4. Radiation Quantities and Units
5. Radiation Monitoring
6. Overview of Cell Biology
7. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
8. Early Deterministic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
9. Late Deterministic and Stochastic Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
10. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
11. Equipment Design for Radiation Protection
12. Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
13. Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
14. Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

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