Patient care in radiography : with an introduction to medical imaging /
Ehrlich, Ruth Ann,1938-
Coakes, Dawn M.
St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby,
c2013.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to radiography -- Image quality factors -- Radiation effects and radiation safety -- The healthcare delivery system -- Professional roles and behaviors -- Professional attitudes and communications -- Safety -- Infection control concepts -- Preventing disease transmission -- Response to patients' personal and physical needs -- Patient assessment -- Patient transfer -- Medication information -- Medication administration -- Emergency response -- Dealing with acute situations -- Preparation and examination of the gastrointestinal tract -- Surgical asepsis -- Contrast media and special radiographic techniques -- Bedside radiography, special conditions, and environments -- Radiography in surgery -- Special imaging modalities.
Radiography, Medical.
Patients