Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

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Author: Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer

ISBN-10: 0323066119

ISBN-13: 9780323066112

Category: Clinical Medicine

Sherer’s Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices. Historical...

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Sherer’s Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.• Historical perspectives explain the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrate the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases. • Chapter outlines and objectives, highlighted key terms bulleted summaries, and review questions help you follow and understand the material. • Full-color text and art programs enhance visual appeal, reinforce important elements, and hold your interest. • Review questions with answers help you assess your comprehension. • Student Workbook helps you review important text information presented in the book. • Companion online products provide you with an online supplement for the Sherer text.• Updated NCRP and ICRP regulations provide the regulatory perspective you need for practice. • New information on:• Chernobyl • Auger electrons • Expanded discussions about CR and DR especially in respect to mAs. • Expanded section on CT • Evolve Student Resources including web-links.

1 Introduction to Radiation Protection2 Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter3 Radiation Quantities and Units4 Radiation Monitoring5 Overview of Cell Biology6 Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology7 Early Radiation Effects on Organ Systems8 Late Radiation Effects on Organ Systems9 Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation10 Equipment Design for Radiation Protection11 Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures12 Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures13 Radioisotopes and Radiation ProtectionAppendix A Relationships between Systems of UnitsAppendix B Standard Designations for Metric System Lengths, Electron Volt Energy Levels, and Frequency Spectrum RangesAppendix C Periodic Table of the ElementsAppendix D Chance of a 50-KeV Photon Interacting with Atoms of Tissue as it Travels through 5 cm of Soft TissueAppendix E Relationship among Photons, Electromagnetic Waves, Wavelength and EnergyAppendix F Compton InteractionAppendix G Electron Shell Structure of the AtomAppendix H Revision of 10 CFR Part 35Appendix I Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981Answers to Review QuestionsIndex