Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography - Softcover

Paul J., Ph.D. Visconti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801657504 ISBN 13: 9780801657504

Publisher: Mosby-Year Book, 1993

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801657504
• ISBN 13: 9780801657504
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384