Computed Tomography: A Primer for Radiographers (Medical Imaging in Practice)

This book acts as a primer for radiographers upon performing computed tomography (CT) examinations. The focus resides in radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy, imaging protocols and image evaluation. It seeks to provide readers insight into the practical and innovative approaches within CT, backed up with key literature and examples in practice. Recent innovations and the importance of new technology to acquire enhanced quality remain a focal point. These are essential in understanding the importance of dose optimization, patient anatomy and common pathology observed. Patient care will remain central in this book, supported with a dedicated chapter discussing effective communication, patient education, informed consent, coupled with the assessment of laboratory results and vital signs. The editors draw from recent publications and clinical expertise, supported with the growing trend of technological advances utilized within the CT environment. Critically, this volume focuses on the role of CT for an array of audiences but, more specifically, undergraduate and postgraduate radiographers worldwide.

Shayne Chau is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging at the University of Canberra. He is currently an editorial board member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. He has authored and co-authored journal articles in the field of computed tomography, neuroimaging for Parkinson’s disease and higher education.

Christopher Hayre is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and Senior Fellow for the School of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Suffolk. He has published both qualitative and quantitative refereed papers and brought together several books in the field of medical imaging, health research, technology, and ethnography.