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Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

ISBN: 9780323051781 | 0323051782

Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
Pub. Date: 2/27/2008

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Summary Table of Contents

Confidently master vital skills that will help you provide high-quality care to your radiography patients, including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and assessment procedures. Comprehensive and in-depth information closely follows ASRT curriculum guidelines to guide you through key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography. In addition, almost 500 illustrations and photographs visually demonstrate impor... MOREtant procedures and assist you in acquiring both the technical and the interpersonal skills needed in the clinical environment. Information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists includes the organizational structure of ASRT and the scope of practice standards relevant to the radiographer. Comprehensive overviews of department organization, job opportunities, radiation protection, clinical environment, and ethics provide a solid foundation for both students and professionals. Patient care tips alongside descriptions of procedures encourage high-quality patient care in addition to technical proficiency. Consistent, straightforward, engaging writing style explains and breaks down complex concepts for easier understanding. Infection control content covers infectious diseases, guidelines for hand hygiene, and use of needleless devices, providing necessary information to help prevent the spread of infection. Chapter on special imaging techniques and modalities discusses CT angiography, MRI, mammography, and PET imaging, keeping you up to date with a wide range of imaging modalities. Procedures are described step by step, with pictures showing each step. Case Studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications, preparing you to problem-solve in real life clinical situations. Expanded coverage of HIPAA regulations includes relevant examples of compliance in todays imaging departments. Cultural diversity is explored in greater depth in the Communications chapter, designed to facilitate effective communication among culturally diverse healthcare professionals and patients. Chapter outlines, vocabulary lists, and learning objectives help you make the most of your study and review time. Check-off forms for documenting clinical objectives related to patient care are provided in an appendix. More review questions are provided at the end of each chapter, and some chapters include additional critical thinking questions. More Spanish phrases are included in an appendix, helping you better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients in the clinical setting.

Portland Community College, OR. Introductory textbook for radiography and an orientation to the hospital environment. Features almost 500 illustrations and photographs, expanded coverage of HIPAA regulations, and lists of key terms. Provides an introduction to CT angiography, MRI mammography and PET imaging. For students and technologists. Previous edition: c2004. Softcover.

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Introduction to Radiography
Professional Roles and Behaviors
Professional Attitudes and Communications
Safety, Transfer, and Positioning
Infection Control
Patient Care and Assessment
Medications and Their Administration
Dealing with Acute Situations
Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
Special Imaging Modalitie?
Appendices
Radiography Practice and Standards
Informed Consent Form
Abbreviated List of Spanish Phrases with Guides to Pronunciation
Accepted Abbreviations and Descriptive Terms for Charting
Incident Report Form
Radiology Department Infection Control Procedures
Isolation Guidelines
Urine Collection
Iodinated Contrast Media Products for Radiography
Molecular Structure of Some Typical Iodinated Contrast Media
Catheterization Technique
Diagnostic Electrocardiography
Clinical Objectives
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