ISBN:
9780323072960
Copyright:
2010
Publication Date:
09-09-2009
Page Count:
256
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$61.99
Digital Radiography and PACS Revised Reprint - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition
by Christi Carter, MSRS, RT(R) and Beth Veale, BSRS, MEd, RT(R)(QM)
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323072960
Copyright:
2010
Publication Date:
09-09-2009
Page Count:
256
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$61.99
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Help students understand how to effectively use digital imaging systems! Students will find up-to-date coverage of computed radiography, digital radiography, and PACS inside this practical, comprehensive resource. It discusses the differences between conventional and digital imaging systems, as well as how computed and digital imaging systems, as well as how computed and digital radiography systems fit within the radiology department. State-of-the-art information addresses topics including: basic computer components and networking concepts; image acquisition; exposure guidelines; quality control; CR, DR, and PACS workstations; archiving; film digitization; and preparations of image files for printing.
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- Discusses the similarities and differences between conventional and digital systems.
- Introduces basic computer components and networking concepts for a solid foundation in the principles of computing.
- Provides balanced coverage of computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and PACS systems.
- Includes step-by-step guidance for acquiring, processing, and producing radiographic images using CR/DR technologies.
- Explores the CR/DR quality workstation, as well as advanced image processing and manipulation functions available on many of the latest CR/DR workstations.
- Offers complete coverage of PACS workstations, archiving solutions, and system architectures, including information on film digitization, printing images, and preparing image files.
- Provides comprehensive quality control and management guidelines for PACS, CR, and DR.
- Chapter objectives, chapter summaries, key terms, and review questions reinforce key concepts and help your students retain and recall important information.
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Part I Introduction
Ch 1 Comparison of conventional and digital systems
Part II Basic Principles
Ch 2 Basic Computer Concepts
Ch 3 Networking Basics
Part III Digital Radiographic Image Acquisition and Processing
Ch 4 Cassette-based Equipment
Ch 5 Cassette-based Image Acquisition
Ch 6 Cassetteless Equipment and Image Acquisition
Ch 7 Digital Radiographic Image Processing and Manupulation
Part IV PACS
Ch 8 PACS Workstations
Ch 9 Image Archiving Solutions
Ch 10 Digitizing, Printing and Burning
Part V Quality Control and Quality Management
Ch 11 Ensuring Quality in PACS
Ch 12 Total Quality Management
Glossary
Abbreviation Table
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