Patient care in radiography : with an introduction to medical imaging/ Ruth Ann Ehrlich , Dawn M. Coakes

includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to radiography
Image quality factors
Radiation effects and safety
The healthcare delivery system
Professional roles and behaviors
Professional attitudes and communications
Safety
Infection control concepts
Preventing disease transmission
Response to patient's 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

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a wide range of patient procedures and imaging modalities. To ensure safe and effective patient care, key concepts are demonstrated visually and always applied to clinical practice. New to this edition is coverage of the latest post-image manipulation techniques and ASRT Practice Standards. Written by noted radiology educators Ruth Ann Ehrlich and Dawn Coakes, this text emphasizes important skills such as patient assessment, infection control, patient transfer, and bedside radiography-- Provided by publisher