Radiation protection in medical radiography

Main Author: Statkiewicz-Sherer
Other Authors: Visconti,, Ritenour,
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Edition:5th ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to radiation protection
  • Interaction of x-radiation with matter
  • Radiation quantities and units
  • Radiation monitoring
  • Overview of cell biology
  • Molecular and cellular radiation biology
  • Early radiation effects on organ systems
  • Late radiation effects on organ systems
  • Dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation
  • Equipment design for radiation protection
  • Management of patient radiation dose during diagnostic x-ray procedures
  • Management of imaging personnel radiation dose during diagnostic x-ray procedures
  • Radioisotopes and radiation protection