Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging / Edition 10

by Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M Coakes BS, RT(R)(CT)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323654401
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	03/02/2020
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Radiology Faculty (Retired), Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR; Adjunct Faculty, Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Faculty & Clinical Coordinator, Radiography Program, Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications      
7. Safety   
8. Infection Control Concepts
9. Preventing Disease Transmission
10. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs
11. Patient Assessment
12. Patient Transfer
13. Medication Information
14. Medication Administration
15. Emergency Response
16. Dealing with Acute Situations
Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
18. Surgical Asepsis
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities  
Glossary   
Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The complete guide to patient care in radiography

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

From the Publisher