Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition
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By Bruce W. Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT, FAEIRS, Eugene D. Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS and Ruth Ann Ehrlich
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Radiologic Technology**Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edit
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Radiologic Technology**
Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice, and incorporates all the subjects mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Bruce Long, Eugene Frank, and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides the right exposure to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, and radiation protection, along with updated step-by-step instructions showing how to perform each projection.
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Radiologic Technology**
Master the skills needed to perform basic radiography procedures! Written exclusively for limited radiography students, Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition provides a fundamental knowledge of imaging principles, positioning, and procedures. Content reflects the most current practice, and incorporates all the subjects mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) curriculum so you will be thoroughly prepared for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam. From radiologic imaging experts Bruce Long, Eugene Frank, and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, this book provides the right exposure to x-ray science, radiographic anatomy, technical exposure factors, and radiation protection, along with updated step-by-step instructions showing how to perform each projection.
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Updated content reflects today’s radiography for limited practice.
NEW!Updated drawings, photos, and medical radiographs enhance your understanding of key concepts and illustrate current technology.
Key Features
Concise coverage thoroughly prepares you for the ARRT Limited Scope Exam and clinical practice with the latest on x-ray science and techniques, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy, pathology, patient care, ancillary clinical skills, and positioning of the upper and lower extremities, spine, chest, and head.
Expanded digital imaging concepts reflect today’s practice and meet the requirements of the ASRT Limited Scope Content Specifications.
Current information on state licensure and limited radiography terminology ensures that you understand exam requirements and the role of the limited practitioner.
Step-by-step instructions provide guidance on how to position patients for radiographic procedures performed by limited operators.
Math and radiologic physics concepts are simplified and presented at an easy-to-understand level.
Bone Densitometry chapter provides the information you need to know to prepare for the ARRT exam and clinical practice.
Learning objectives and key terms highlight important information in each chapter and can be used as review tools.
Special boxes highlight information to reinforce important points in the text.
Author Information
By Bruce W. Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT, FAEIRS, Director and Associate Professor (Retired), Radiologic Imaging and Sciences Programs, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.; Eugene D. Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS, Associate Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Radiology Faculty (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon
By Bruce W. Long, MS, RT(R)(CV), FASRT, FAEIRS, Director and Associate Professor (Retired), Radiologic Imaging and Sciences Programs, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.; Eugene D. Frank, MA, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS, Associate Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. and Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Radiology Faculty (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon
PART I: Introduction to Limited Radiography 1. Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator 2. Introduction to Radiographic Equipment 3. Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators PART II: X-ray Science 4. Basic Physics for Radiography 5. X-ray Production 6. X-ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management 7. Principles of Exposure and Image Quality 8. Digital Imaging 9. Scatter Radiation and Its Control 10. Formulating X-ray Techniques 11. Radiobiology and Radiation Safety PART III: Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology 12. Introduction to Anatomy, Positioning, and Pathology 13. Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle 14. Lower Limb and Pelvis 15. Spine 16. Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen 17. Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses 18. Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients 19. Image Evaluation PART IV: Professionalism and Patient Care 20. Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism 21. Safety and Infection Control 22. Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations PART V: Ancillary Clinical Skills 23. Medications and Their Administration 24. Medical Laboratory Skills 25. Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis 26. Bone Densitometry Appendix A: State Licensure Information Appendix B: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules of Ethics Appendix C: Solutions to Practice Problems in Chapter 3 Appendix D: Sample Manual X-Ray Technique Chart Appendix E: Optimum Kilovoltage (kVp) Ranges Appendix F: Milliampere-seconds (mAs) Table Appendix G: Nomogram for Determining Patient Skin Dose from X-ray Exposure Appendix H: Usual Projections for Routine Examinations Appendix I: Evaluation of Sample Images from Chapter 19 Appendix J: Charting Terms and Abbreviations Appendix K: Task Inventory for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography
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