Radiographic Imaging and Exposure / Edition 5

by Terri L. Fauber EdD, RT(R)(M)

Overview

Get a head start in producing quality images and fewer repeat radiographs with Fauber’s Radiographic Imaging and Exposure, 5th Edition. Covering both digital radiography and film-screen radiography, this practical text is the key to mastering the fundamentals of imaging, passing the ARRT certification exam, and becoming a successful radiography professional. Along with the radiography protection alerts, mathematical applications, and concise writing style retained from the last edition, this new edition features updated content reflecting the latest ARRT and ASRT content, expanded coverage of digital fluoroscopy, and enhanced content on problem-solving in situations of poor-quality radiographs.

• Extensive digital radiography coverage helps readers learn to acquire, process, and display digital images while discussing the advantages and limitations of digital vs. film processes.
• Concentration on imaging and exposure lays the groundwork for becoming a competent radiographer.
• Radiation Protection alerts highlight the variables that impact patient exposure and how radiographers can control them.
• Important Relationships sections recap the relationships among concepts being discussed, calling attention to how they relate to one another.
• Mathematical Applications sections show how mathematical concepts and formulas are applied in the clinical setting.
• Straightforward and concise writing style makes the content understandable and accessible.
• Review questions are provided for every chapter with answers in the back of book.
• Bulleted summaries at the ends of chapters offer a quick review of the key concepts just covered in the chapter.
• Appendices provide an easy-to-use format for quick reference and studying important concepts and formulas.
• Glossary of key terms serves as a quick reference for key terms covered throughout the book.

• NEW! Expanded coverage of digital fluoroscopy including up-to-date information on LCD and Plasma displays provide a better understanding of the latest professional equipment.
• NEW! Revised content on image evaluation covers both film and digital along with problem-solving scenarios for poor quality and recommendations for improvement.
• NEW! Updated content reflects the latest content outlined by the ARRT and ASRT.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323356244
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	06/15/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	141,075
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

1.Radiation and Its Discovery
2.The X-Ray Beam
3.Image Formation and Radiographic Quality
4.Digital Imaging
5.Film-Screen Imaging
6.Exposure Technique Factors
7.Exposure Technique Selection
8.Scatter Control
9.Image Evaluation
10.Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy
Appendix A. Summary of Important Relationships
Appendix B. Summary of Mathematical Applications
Appendix C. Summary of Patient Protection Alerts
Appendix D. Answer Key for Chapter 9: Image Evaluation
Appendix E. Chapter Review Questions Answer Key
Appendix F: Illustration Credits
Appendix G: Glossary

Editorial Reviews

4 Stars! from Doody

All the principles of radiographic image formation are covered in this fundamental textbook. The unique practice of using icons to indicate "important relationships, mathematical applications, practical tips and film critique" will help the reader to key in on essential information. This book will serve as an excellent introductory text for all standard topics included in a radiographic exposure class. The editor begins with an nice historical review on the discovery of x-rays, then covers the basics of x-ray production and image quality. A unit on scatter control leads into an image receptor section. The processor and sensitometry units area are very concise. Additional units are provided by contributors who technique charts, automatic exposure control, and computed radiography. The book is written for all radiography students and for technologists who may be re-entering the profession. The use of icons to indicate key concepts (important relationships, mathematical applications, practical applications, and film critique) will help the student radiographer focus on important information. The practical applications icon will assist the student in recognizing exposure concepts that can be applied in the clinical setting. There are many high quality illustrations and images, and there is a wonderful basic introduction on computed radiography. This book is unlike Fodor's The Art and Science of Medical Radiography (Mosby, 1993). While the x-ray tube and x-ray generation at the target are covered, the x-ray generator itself is not. Unlike Wallace's Radiographic Exposure: Principles and Practice (FA Davis, 1995), an activities section does not appear inthis text; however, a set of review questions is provided at the end of each unit. Still, the practical tips icons will help students to apply knowledge in the clinical setting. When comparing illustrations, moreover, this book is outstanding -- a fresh look at an old subject along with a great introduction on computed radiography. I would highly recommend adoption of this textbook for an introductory course in radiographic (technique) exposure and as an excellent addition to the school library.

Susan Lura Sanson

Reviewer: Susan Lura Sanson, MEd, RT (R)(QM)(Concordia University of Wisconsin)
Description: All the principles of radiographic image formation are covered in this fundamental textbook. The unique practice of using icons to indicate "important relationships, mathematical applications, practical tips and film critique" will help the reader to key in on essential information.
Purpose: This book will serve as an excellent introductory text for all standard topics included in a radiographic exposure class. The editor begins with an nice historical review on the discovery of x-rays, then covers the basics of x-ray production and image quality. A unit on scatter control leads into an image receptor section. The processor and sensitometry units area are very concise. Additional units are provided by contributors who technique charts, automatic exposure control, and computed radiography.
Audience: The book is written for all radiography students and for technologists who may be re-entering the profession.
Features: The use of icons to indicate key concepts (important relationships, mathematical applications, practical applications, and film critique) will help the student radiographer focus on important information. The practical applications icon will assist the student in recognizing exposure concepts that can be applied in the clinical setting. There are many high quality illustrations and images, and there is a wonderful basic introduction on computed radiography.
Assessment: This book is unlike Fodor's The Art and Science of Medical Radiography (Mosby, 1993). While the x-ray tube and x-ray generation at the target are covered, the x-ray generator itself is not. Unlike Wallace's Radiographic Exposure: Principles and Practice (FA Davis, 1995), an activities section does not appear in this text; however, a set of review questions is provided at the end of each unit. Still, the practical tips icons will help students to apply knowledge in the clinical setting. When comparing illustrations, moreover, this book is outstanding — a fresh look at an old subject along with a great introduction on computed radiography. I would highly recommend adoption of this textbook for an introductory course in radiographic (technique) exposure and as an excellent addition to the school library.

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