Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

Learn the technical and interpersonal skills you need to care for radiography patients! Patient Care in Radiography with an Introduction to Medical Imaging, 9th Edition provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a wide range of patient procedures and imaging modalities. To ensure safe and effective patient care, key concepts are demonstrated visually and always applied to clinical practice. New to this edition is coverage of the latest post-image manipulation techniques and ASRT Practice Standards. Written by noted radiology educators Ruth Ann Ehrlich and Dawn Coakes, this text emphasizes important skills such as patient assessment, infection control, patient transfer, and bedside radiography. INDICE: Part I: Introduction to Radiography1. Introduction to Radiography2. Image Quality Factors3. Radiation Effects and Safety4. The Healthcare Delivery System5. Professional Roles and BehaviorsPart II: Patient Care6. Professional Attitudes and Communications      7. Safety   8. Infection Control Concepts 9. Preventing Disease Transmission10. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs 11. Patient Assessment 12. Patient Transfer 13. Medication Information 14. Medication Administration 15. Emergency Response 16. Dealing with Acute Situations Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments17. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract18. Surgical Asepsis 19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments21. Radiography in Surgery 22. Special Imaging Modalities  Glossary   Index

• ISBN: 978-0-323-35376-2
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 512
• Fecha Publicación: 13/05/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés