XRay Repair: A Comprehensive Guide to the Installation and Servicing of Radiographic Equipment - Softcover

Joseph J. Panichello

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0398091919 ISBN 13: 9780398091910

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

In the 20 years since the publication of the first edition, the field of radiology has advanced in ways that would have been difficult to predict. The most notable change relates to the way images are recorded and stored. Film and film processing, which had been used in the field since the very beginning, are becoming a thing of the past. Radiography has progressed dramatically to using digital technology, and that is the focus of this new edition. A goal of this text has always been to prepare the student who wishes to enter the x-ray servicing profession. This third edition has been completely rewritten and updated to focus on equipment currently in use and to address the latest in digital imaging. In addition, with new illustrations and a revised chapter order, the book is more approachable to students. The book includes chapters on the history and development of radiographic equipment; types of equipment found in the general radiographic room; fundamentals of radiography; safety practices in servicing; installation processes; preventive maintenance; image quality; troubleshooting and repair; theory, service, maintenance, and calibration of tomographic equipment; and the servicing, electronic calibrating, and troubleshooting of mammography units. In addition, there is expanded discussion on mobile x-ray units, paired with digital receptors, a growing trend in x-ray services. The book is further enhanced with many illustrations, including some new to this edition. The text continues to serve as a unique and timely universal manual for x-ray service and biomedical engineers and students as well as a helpful resource for radiologists.

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Review

X-ray Repair: A Comprehensive Guide to the Installation and Servicing of Radiographic Equipment' is truly a worthy addition to any x-ray engineer s bookshelf. Regardless of your experience within the industry, this guide ensures learning at all levels and offers expert advice across all of the major topic areas. The newest edition of the guide places more emphasis on the digital generation of radiology equipment, which maintains the relevance of the information in today s ever changing, technology driven world. The text therefore has the ability to capture even the most modern x-ray engineer s intrigue and ensures that the reader understands the full extent of what x-ray imaging means in the current market. Whilst reviewing this guide, the Fujifilm engineering team have gained a wealth of knowledge and see a real value in using it going forward for educational and training purposes. We would highly recommend that you do the same! --Gavin Gardiner / RAD Magazine / October 2018

Edition details

• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0398091919
• ISBN 13: 9780398091910
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 282