Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care

8. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-0-323-87220-1
Verlag: Mosby US

Buch, Englisch, 432 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 1160 g

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Radiologic Technology** Using a clear and concise format, Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition familiarizes you with the imaging sciences and covers the patient care skills necessary for clinical practice. It offers current, comprehensive content that meets the relevant standards set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Task List for certification examinations. This edition includes updates on current digital imaging and instrumentation, providing the essential information and tools you need to master any introduction to radiologic sciences or patient care class. Chapter review questions and lab activities, available online and on tear sheets in the text, give you easy access to study materials for on-the-go learning. In addition to helping you prepare for certification, the content provides useful and practical information that is essential for professional practice and clinical competency.
- Expanded and updated career content addresses professional development and advancement.
- Patient care content includes information on biomechanics and ergonomics of the radiologic and imaging sciences professional.
- Information management coverage provides an overview of health informatics for the radiologic and imaging sciences professional.
- Step-by-step procedures presented in boxed lists throughout the text supply you with easy-to-follow steps for clinical success.
- Back-of-book review questions and questions to ponder provide opportunities for further review and greater challenge.
- More than 300 photos and line drawings help you understand and visualize patient-care procedures.
- Strong pedagogy, including chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries organize information and ensure you understand what is most important in every chapter.
- NEW! Comprehensive coverage encompasses the greater breadth and depth of all primary modalities of the radiologic and imaging sciences as they relate to patient care.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Adler, Arlene M.

Carlton, Richard R.

Stewart, Kori L.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Bildgebende Verfahren, Nuklearmedizin, Strahlentherapie Radiologie, Bildgebende Verfahren

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: The Profession of Radiologic Technology

- Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

- Professional Organizations

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

- Educational Survival Skills

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

- Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Tracy Herrmann, MEd, RT(R)

Angie Arnold, MEd, RT(R)

PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment

- Introduction to Clinical Education

Sarah S. Baker, EdD, RT(R), FASRT

- Radiology Administration

Luann Culbreth, M.Ed., MBA, RT(R)(MR)(QM) CRA FMSRT, FAHRA

- Radiographic Imaging

Vesna Balac, MS,RT (R(MR))

- Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Randy Griswold, MPA, RT(R)

- Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Thomas Sandridge, MS, RT(R)

- Human Diversity

Bettye G. Wilson, MAEd, RT(R)(CT), ARRT, RDMS, FASRT

PART III: Patient Care

- Patient Interactions

Bettye G. Wilson, MAEd, RT(R)(CT), ARRT, RDMS, FASRT

- History Taking

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

- Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT

- Immobilization Techniques

Robin Jones, MS, RT(R)

- Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

- Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

- Infection Control

Jody L. Ellis, MMS, PA-C, RT(R)

- Aseptic Techniques

Lynn Carlton MS, RDMS, RT(R)(M)

- Nonaseptic Techniques

Lynn Carlton MS, RDMS, RT(R)(M)

- Medical Emergencies

Joanne S. Greathouse, EdS, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS

- Pharmacology

Samuel L. Gurevitz, RPh, PharmD, CGP

- Principles of Drug Administration

Kenya Haugen, DM, MS, RT(R)

- Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Norman E. Bolus, MPH, CNMT

PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues

- Professional Ethics

Kevin L. Rush, MHA, RT (R)(T) FASRT

- Health Records and Health Information Management

Linda C. Galocy, RHIA

- Medical Law

Ann M. Obergfell, JD, RT(R)

Appendices

- The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Über Autor(innen)

Stewart, Kori L.
Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical Informatics. She is the former Director of Training of the SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was co-Author of Introduction to Radiologic &Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).