Patient Care in Radiography (11 ed)
With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

By (author) Ruth Ann Ehrlich,Dawn M Coakes,Dawn M. Coakes

ISBN13: 9780443123542

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 24/02/2025

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Description
Master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, Eleventh Edition, is the perfect resource to help you learn effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest imaging guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. Special emphasis is placed on the skills and procedures that are imperative for quality patient care - including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment. Also included is information on microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice. NEW! Cutting-edge coverage addresses patient care as it relates to COVID, imaging care for transgender and gender diverse patients, and additional content on surgical imaging UPDATED! Content on shielding guidelines presents the latest radiation safety information Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays with patient care content integrated into procedural skills Content outlines highlight the key topics covered in each chapter Shorter chapters help organize the material more effectively and enhance readability. Warning boxes alert you to essential safety issues Additional pedagogical elements, such as learning objectives, key terms, illustrations, tables, boxes, comprehensive summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises help you focus on the key information in each chapter
Part I: Introduction to Radiography 1. Introduction to Radiography 2. Image Quality Factors 3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety 4. The Healthcare Delivery System 5. Professional Roles and Behaviors Part II: Patient Care 6. Professional Attitudes and Communications 7. Safety 8. Patient Transfer 9. Infection Control Concepts 10. Preventing Disease Transmission 11. Surgical Asepsis 12. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs 13. Patient Assessment 14. Medication Information 15. Medication Administration 16. Emergency Response Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments 17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract 19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques 20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments 21. Radiography in Surgery 22. Special Imaging Modalities
  • Medical imaging
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonics
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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