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, 11th 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
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to Radiography1. Introduction to Radiography2. Image Quality Factors3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety4. The Healthcare Delivery System5. Professional Roles and BehaviorsPart II: Patient Care6. Professional Attitudes and Communications7. Safety8. Patient Transfer9. Infection Control Concepts10. Preventing Disease Transmission11. Surgical Asepsis12. Response to Patient's Personal and Physical Needs13. Patient Assessment14. Medication Information15. Medication Administration16. Emergency ResponsePart III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments17. Dealing with Acute Situations18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments21. Radiography in Surgery22. Special Imaging Modalities
