Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801657504 ISBN 13: 9780801657504

Verlag: Mosby, 1993

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Mosby
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1993
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0801657504
• ISBN 13: 9780801657504
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 384
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italien