This book acts as a primer for radiographers upon performing computed tomography (CT) examinations. The focus resides in radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy, imaging protocols and image evaluation. It seeks to provide readers insight into the practical and innovative approaches within CT, backe
Computed Tomography for Radiographers
โ Scribed by Malcolm J. Brooker (auth.)
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Year
- 1986
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 133
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-vii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-5
The gantry and X-ray production....Pages 6-18
Computer and disc drive....Pages 19-20
Image display....Pages 21-33
Image storage and recording....Pages 34-38
Artefacts in computed tomography and quality assurance....Pages 39-44
The design of a computed tomography department and the instigation of a CT service....Pages 45-52
Front Matter....Pages 53-53
Patient preparation for head and body scanning and scanning procedure....Pages 55-71
Radiotherapy application, interventional work and specialized techniques....Pages 72-81
Head anatomy and pathology....Pages 82-95
Thoracic anatomy and pathology....Pages 96-101
Abdominal anatomy and pathology....Pages 102-113
Pelvic anatomy and pathology....Pages 114-117
Spinal anatomy and pathology. Miscellaneous....Pages 118-121
Back Matter....Pages 123-130
โฆ Subjects
Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology
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