ISBN:
9780323377737
Copyright:
2017
Publication Date:
01-13-2016
Page Count:
512
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$84.99
Patient Care in Radiography - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 9th Edition
by Ruth Ann Ehrlich and Dawn M Coakes, BS, RT(R)(CT)
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323377737
Copyright:
2017
Publication Date:
01-13-2016
Page Count:
512
Imprint:
Mosby
List Price:
$84.99
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Describing the technical and interpersonal skills needed to care for radiography patients, Patient Care in Radiography with an Introduction to Medical Imaging provides students with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a wide range of patient procedures and imaging modalities. To ensure safe and effective patient care, key concepts are demonstrated visually and always applied to clinical practice. New to this edition is coverage of the latest post-image manipulation techniques and ASRT Practice Standards. A solid introduction to patient care and also a practical reference, this text emphasizes important skills such as patient assessment, infection control, patient transfer, and bedside radiography.
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Patient Care in Radiography - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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ISBN: 9780323674362
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- UPDATED practice requirements include ASRT Practice Standards and AHA Patient Care Partnership Standards.
- NEW contrast products and post-image manipulation techniques include the newest material on Cone beam utilization, MR imaging, image-guided therapy, and kV imaging.
- NEW images highlight selected patient procedures, helping students visualize how they should care for patients.
- Integrated coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps students learn safe, high-quality patient care along with technical proficiency.
- Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, and are demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations.
- Comprehensive coverage provides a solid introduction to radiography for programs that do not require a separate introductory text.
- Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications, helping students build the problem-solving skills needed to deal with situations they will encounter in the clinical setting.
- Information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists familiarizes students with the organization that guides the profession.
- Special Imaging Modalities chapter provides an overview of patient care for a wide range of imaging methods.
- Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises focus on the key information in each chapter and help students assess their comprehension.
- Coverage of infection control helps students learn to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Answers to the review questions make it easy for students to check their knowledge.
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- UPDATED practice requirements include ASRT Practice Standards and AHA Patient Care Partnership Standards.
- NEW contrast products and post-image manipulation techniques include the newest material on Cone beam utilization, MR imaging, image-guided therapy, and kV imaging.
- NEW images highlight many patient procedures, showing exactly how to care for patients.
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Part I: Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
7. Safety
8. Infection Control Concepts
9. Preventing Disease Transmission
10. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs
11. Patient Assessment
12. Patient Transfer
13. Medication Information
14. Medication Administration
15. Emergency Response
16. Dealing with Acute Situations
Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
18. Surgical Asepsis
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities
Glossary
Index
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