Computed Tomography: A Primer for Radiographers

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, backed up with key literature and examples in practice. Recent innovations and the importance of new technology to acquire enhanced quality remain a focal point. These are essential in understanding the importance of dose optimization, patient anatomy and common pathology observed. Patient care will remain central in this book, supported with a dedicated chapter discussing effective communication, patient education, informed consent, coupled with the assessment of laboratory results and vital signs. The editors draw from recent publications and clinical expertise, supported with the growing trend of technological advances utilized within the CT environment. Critically, this volume focuses on the role of CT for an array of audiences but, more specifically, undergraduate and postgraduate radiographers worldwide. Additional ISBNs 0367677245, 1003132553, 0367675498, 9780367677244, 9781003132554, 9780367675493Computed Tomography: A Primer for Radiographers 1st Edition is written by Chau Shayne and published by CRC Press. ISBNs for Computed Tomography are 9781000645866, 100064586X and the print ISBNs are 9780367677244, 0367677245. Additional ISBNs include 0367677245, 1003132553, 0367675498, 9780367677244, 9781003132554, 9780367675493.