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" Essentials of radiologic science / "
Robert Fosbinder, Denise Orth
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BL
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703166
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b525355
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| Main Entry
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Fosbinder, Robert
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Essentials of radiologic science /\ Robert Fosbinder, Denise Orth
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| Publication Statement
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Philadelphia :: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,, 2012
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xiv, 375 p. :: ill. (most col.) ;; 28 cm
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078177554X
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: 9780781775540
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Includes index
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| Contents
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Radiation units, atoms, and atomic structure -- Electromagnetic radiation, magnetism, and electrostatics -- Electric currents and electricity -- Transformers, circuits, and automatic exposure control (AEC) -- X-ray tubes -- X-ray production -- X-ray interactions -- Intensifying screens -- Film and processing -- Density and contrast -- Image formation -- Grids and scatter reduction -- Fluoroscopy, conventional and digital -- Digital imaging -- Quality control -- Mammography -- Computed tomography -- Magnetic resonance imaging -- Radiation biology -- Radiation protection and regulations -- Minimizing patient exposure and personnel exposure -- Medical and professional ethics -- Patient care, medications, vital signs, and body mechanics
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| Abstract
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"LWW is proud to introduce Essentials of Radiologic Science, a core, comprehensive textbook for radiologic technology students. Focusing on covering the crucial components and minimizing extraneous content, this text will help prepare students for success on the The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and beyond into practice. Topics covered include radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, and patient care. This is a key and crucial resource for radiologic technology programs, focusing on providing relevancy and offering tools and resource to students of multiple learning types. These include a full suite of ancillary products, a variety of pedagogical features imbedded in the text, and a strong focus on the practical application of the concepts presented"--Provided by publisher
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Radiography, Medical, Textbooks
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Radiologic technologists, Textbooks
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Technology, Radiologic
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Radiation Protection
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| Dewey Classification
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616.07/572
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RC78.F575 2010
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WN 160
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Orth, Denise
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| Parallel Title
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Radiologic science
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