Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Softcover

Sherer, Mary A.; Etc.; Visconti, P.J.; Ritenour, E.R.

 
9780801657504: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

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This text is designed to instruct the student radiographer on the principles of radiation protection biology and the safe administation of X-rays for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It covers the skills necessary to ensure the safety of both patient and equipment administrator. The book can also serve as a reference on the safe use of X-rays and includes a comprehensive overview of the science's history. Some of the new subject matter covered includes: the effect of low-level radiation; patient dose consideration and new imaging techniques for mammography; compensating filters; the use of carbon reduction; additional radiographer protection devices; and the biological effects of radiation from such nuclear accidents as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.

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ISBN 10:  0323066119 ISBN 13:  9780323066112
Verlag: Mosby, 2010
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