Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

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ISBN: 9780323036009

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This easy-to-read text offers essential information on radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation, to ensure its safe medical use. 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.

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Brand Mosby

Reference 35862

EAN13 9780323036009

ISBN 9780323036009

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Publication date: 2006
Issue number: 5
Cover: paperback
Pages count: 384
Dimensions (mm): 191 x 235
Weight (g): 590

1. Introduction to Radiation Protection

2. Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter

3. Radiation Quantities and Units
(includes new content on Human Genome Project)

4. Overview of Cell Biology

5. Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology

6. Radiation Effects on Organ Systems

7. Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

8. Protection of the Patient During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
(includes new information on the potential for overexpose of patient in computed and direct radiography, PET/CT and C-arm fluoroscopy)

9. Protection for Imaging Personnel During Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures

10. Radiation Monitoring

11. NEW! Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

Bibliography

Appendix A 50 KeV photon interaction with tissue

Appendix B Relationship among photons, electromagnetic waves, wavelength, and energy

Appencix C Compton interaction

Appendix D Periodic table of the elements

Appendix E Metric system equivalents for length

Appendix F Revision of 10 CFR Part 35

Appendix G Consumer-patient radiation health and safety act of 1981

Answers to Review Questions

Glossary

Index