Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

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. INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-0-323-65440-1
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 512
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés