Evolve Resources for Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition

PART I: The Profession of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences 1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences2. Professional Organizations, Development, and Advancement3. Educational Survival Skills4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving StrategiesPART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment5. Introduction to Clinical Education6. Radiology Administration7. Radiographic Imaging8. Medical Imaging Equipment9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology10. Human DiversityPART III: Patient Care11. Patient Interactions12. History Taking13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics of the Radiologic Imaging Professional14. Immobilization Techniques15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram17. Infection Control18. Aseptic Techniques19. Nonaseptic Techniques20. Medical Emergencies21. Pharmacology22. Principles of Drug Administration23. Contrast Media and Introduction to RadiopharmaceuticalsPART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel25. Health Informatics and Information Management26. Medical LawAppendicesA. The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation TherapyB. Professional OrganizationsC. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of EthicsD. Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical SonographyE. Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic NamesF. The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS, Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS, Director, Radiologic Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kori L. Stewart, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), CIIP, Associate Professor of Diagnostic ImagingSchool of Health SciencesQuinnipiac UniversityNorth Haven, Connecticut