Full Description
This book provides a concise overview of the field of radiology physics and its application in everyday practice.
Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts and the basics of radiation, the following sections review different techniques, from X-Ray production and ultrasound, to Doppler, mammography, computed tomography, and nuclear medicine procedures.
Further topics include complex magnetic resonance concepts, radiation exposure monitoring, single-photon emission computed tomography, and positron emission tomography.
Enhanced by radiological images and illustrations, each chapter explains the principles, function, application and limitations of the radiological technique in question.
Key points
Concise review of the field of radiology physics
Covers complete range of radiology techniques, from basic to more complex
Principles, function, application and limitations of each technique explained in detail
Includes radiological images and illustrations to enhance learning
Contents
Electromagnetic Radiations
Production of X-ray
X-ray Interactions
Grids, Collimators, Filters
X-ray Films
Fluoroscopic Imaging
Image Quality
Radiation Hazards and Protection
Ultrasound Physics
Doppler
Recent Advances in Ultrasound
Mammography
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computed Tomography Contrast Media
Artifacts
Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography
Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance-Positron Emission Tomography
Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography
Picture Archiving and Communication System
Planning of Radiology Department
Molecular Imaging
Nuclear Medicine Physics
Miscellaneous
Index
