Patient care in radiography : with an introduction to medical imaging

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Patient care in radiography : with an introduction to medical imaging

Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M. Coakes

Elsevier, c2013

8th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

  • 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

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Description

Confidently master vital skills that will help you provide high-quality care to your radiography patients, including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and assessment procedures. Comprehensive and in-depth information closely follows ASRT curriculum guidelines to guide you through key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography. In addition, almost 500 illustrations and photographs visually demonstrate important procedures and assist you in acquiring both the technical and the interpersonal skills needed in the clinical environment. Integrated patient care tips and procedure descriptions help you ensure high-quality patient care as well as technical proficiency. Infection control content helps you prevent the spread of diseases. Special coverage familiarizes you with appropriate patient care for a wide range of imaging modalities. Procedure photo-essays walk you through essential techniques. Case studies help you build the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address situations you may encounter on the job. Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking activities highlight the most important chapter content and help you retain information more effectively. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest advances in: Patient comfort measures Patient care relative to patient age Assisting patients with dressing and undressing Assessment of extremities in casts Assessments of pediatric patients for evidence of potential child abuse Assessment of geriatric patients for evidence of potential elder abuse Descriptions and precautions for pediatric IV medication administration Information on pulmonary embolism Information on Jackson-Pratt and Penrose drains NEW! Full-color illustrations and photographs clarify techniques and clinical details. NEW! Safety boxes with warning icons alert you to common safety concerns you ll encounter in practice. NEW! Real-world scenarios throughout the text help you understand the practical application of chapter concepts. NEW! Simplified organization makes complex content more accessible and helps you study more efficiently.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction to Radiography 1. X-ray Production 2. Technical Factors in Radiography 3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety 4. Imaging Services in the Healthcare Delivery System 5. Professional Behavior and Legal Considerations Part II: Patient Care 6. Professional Attitudes and Communications 7. Workplace Safety 8. Infection Control Concepts 9. Infectious Diseases: Preventing Disease Transmission 10. Responding to Patients 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. Mobile Radiography, Special Care Units, and Specialty Equipment 21. Surgical Radiography 22. Special Imaging Modalities Appendices A. Radiography Practice and Standards B. Informed Consent Form C. Abbreviated List of Phrases with Guides to Pronunciation for Four Languages D. Accepted Abbreviations and Descriptive Terms for Charting E. Incident Report Form/Unusual Occurrence Report F. Radiology Department Infection Control Procedures G. Isolation Guidelines H. Two- and Three-Person Lift I. Urine Collection J. Iodinated Contrast Media Products for Radiography K. Catheterization Technique Glossary Illustration Credits Index

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