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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN-100781777518
ISBN-139780781777513
eBay Product ID (ePID)77509470
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameComputed Tomography for Technologists : a Comprehensive Text
Publication Year2010
SubjectDiagnostic Imaging / General, Allied Health Services / Medical Technology, Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorLois R. Romans
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight24.9 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-045125
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsDepartment of Radiologic Sciences, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, Frances Gilman -- "There are few textbooks that are as comprehensive as this one yet written at an appropriate level for learning. Provides an excellent resource and or primary textbook for students AMP; technologists. Excellent for CT board review.", , L.N. -- "The author goes into lots of detail concerning the various imaging procedures. She presents a good collaboration of information that has not been seen in other similar texts."
Number of Volumes2 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.07/57076
Table Of ContentSection I: Physics and Instrumentation" Basic Principles of CT Data Acquisition Image Reconstruction Image Display Methods of Data Acquisition Image Quality Quality Assurance Post-Processing Techniques Data Management Section II: Patient Care Patient Communication Patient Preparation Contrast Agents Injection Techniques Radiation Dosimetry in CT Section III: Cross Sectional Anatomy Neuroanatomy Thoracic Anatomy Abdominopelvic Anatomy Musculoskeletal Anatomy Section IV: Imaging Procedures and Protocols Neurological Imaging Procedures Thoracic Imaging Procedures Abdomen and Pelvis Imaging Procedures Musculoskeletal Imaging Procedures Interventional CT and CT Fluoroscopy PET/CT Fusion Imaging
SynopsisIdeally suited for CT courses in radiologic technology programs, or for stand-alone CT programs, this text prepares students both for mastery of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) General Radiography and Computed Tomography exams. The text also includes features and resources to ease the transition into actual clinical setting. Organized around the three major ARRT content categories, Romans incorporates student-friendly Clinical Application boxes to add real-world relevance. Highlighted key terms, Key Concept boxes, and chapter review questions, suggested reading, and other features help to ensure mastery of the topic.