Radiologic science for technologists : physics, biology, and protection / Stewart Carlyle Bushong, ScD, FAAPM, FACR, Professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Includes index

Pt. I. Radiologic physics -- Essential concepts of radiologic science -- Basic physics primer -- The structure of matter -- Electromagnetic energy -- Electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism -- Pt. II. X-radiation -- The x-ray imaging system -- The x-ray tube -- X-ray production -- X-ray emission -- X-ray interaction with matter -- Pt. III. The medical image -- Imaging science -- Computed radiography -- Digital radiography -- Digital radiographic technique -- Image acquisition -- Patient-image optimization -- Pt. IV. Medical image display -- Viewing the medical image -- Picture archiving and communication system -- Pt. V. Medical image quality -- Image perception -- Digital display device -- Medical image descriptors -- Scatter radiation -- Radiographic artifacts -- Pt. VI. Advanced medical imaging -- Mammography -- Fluoroscopy -- Interventional radiology -- Computed tomography -- Tomosynthesis -- Pt. VII. Radiobiology -- Human biology -- Fundamental principles of radiobiology -- Molecular radiobiology -- Cellular radiobiology -- Deterministic effects of radiation -- Stochastic effects of radiation -- Pt. VIII. Radiation protection -- Health physics -- Designing for radiation protection -- Radiography/Fluoroscopy patient radiation dose -- Computed tomography patient radiation dose -- Patient radiation dose management -- Occupational radiation dose management

"Develop the skills you need to produce diagnostic-quality medical images! Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in the concepts of medical imaging and digital radiography. Featuring hundreds of radiographs and illustrations, this comprehensive text helps you make informed decisions regarding technical factors, image quality, and radiation safety for both patients and providers. New to this edition are all-digital images and the latest radiation protection standards and units of measurement. Written by noted educator Stewart Carlyle Bushong, this text will prepare you for success on the ARRT® certification exam and in imaging practice."--Provided by publisher