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Mosby
07 April 2020
Learn to master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and more than 400 full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition is the perfect resource to help teach you effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. An emphasis is placed on the skills and procedures that are imperative for quality patient care - including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment. Also included is information on microbiology, emerging diseases, trans-cultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.

Coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps provide safe, high-quality patient care and technical proficiency.

Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations.?

Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications and help build problem-solving skills.

Coverage of infection control helps emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of diseases.

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.

Answers to the review questions are included in the back of the book.

NEW! New images highlight many patient procedures and visually demonstrate how to care for patients.

NEW! Updated content covers the most current exams, procedures, and technologies, as well as the most current information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
By:   , , ,
Imprint:   Mosby
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   10th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   820g
ISBN:   9780323654401
ISBN 10:   0323654401
Pages:   512
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Replaced By:   9780443123542
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Part I: Introduction to Radiography 1. Introduction to Radiography 2. Image Quality Factors 3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety 4. The Healthcare Delivery System 5. Professional Roles and Behaviors Part II: Patient Care 6. Professional Attitudes and Communications      7. Safety   8. Patient Transfer  9. Infection Control Concepts  10. Preventing Disease Transmission 11. Surgical Asepsis 12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs  13. Patient Assessment  14. Medication Information  15. Medication Administration  16. Emergency Response  Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments 17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract 19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments 21. Radiography in Surgery 22. Special Imaging Modalities  Answer Key Bibliography Appendixes Glossary  Index

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