Patient Care in Radiography - E-Book: Patient Care in Radiography - E-Book

by Ruth Ann Ehrlich RT(R)(ARRT), RT(R) Coakes BS

Overview

Master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition, is the perfect resource to help you learn effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest imaging guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. Special 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, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice. - NEW! Cutting-edge coverage addresses patient care as it relates to COVID, imaging care for transgender and gender diverse patients, and additional content on surgical imaging - UPDATED! Content on shielding guidelines presents the latest radiation safety information - Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays with patient care content integrated into procedural skills - Content outlines highlight the key topics covered in each chapter - Shorter chapters help organize the material more effectively and enhance readability. - Warning boxes alert you to essential safety issues - Additional pedagogical elements, such as learning objectives, key terms, illustrations, tables, boxes, comprehensive summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises help you focus on the key information in each chapter

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443249136
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/21/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	60 MB
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About the Author

Ruth Ann Ehrlich was a Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA.Dawn M. Coakes is the Clinical Coordinator and Instructor at Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Radiography1. Introduction to Radiography2. Image Quality Factors3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety4. The Healthcare Delivery System5. Professional Roles and BehaviorsPart II: Patient Care6. Professional Attitudes and Communications7. Safety8. Patient Transfer9. Infection Control Concepts10. Preventing Disease Transmission11. Surgical Asepsis12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs13. Patient Assessment14. Medication Information15. Medication Administration16. Emergency ResponsePart III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments17. Dealing with Acute Situations18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments21. Radiography in Surgery22. Special Imaging Modalities

Editorial Reviews

The primary audience for this book will be undergraduate students on diagnostic radiography programmes. Academics will also find this book of interest as there are many useful resources available both within the text book and as online resources. The text is well written and clear. Crucial information is signposted...making it easy to find.

This is a welcome new edition of a respected book which could be included as a recommended text for undergraduate students.'

Radiography, June 2012

"This book seeks to address all aspects of patient care and (in just under 500 pages) largely succeeds, using a logical and thorough approach...The scope of the information is surprisingly wide, covering everything from the psychology of patients having special needs to the practicalities of setting up a sterile trolley...All-in-all, this is a well-trusted, fact packed, easy to access resource and, despite its American leaning, has a lot to offer UK radiography students."

RAD Magazine, Aug 2012

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