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Patient Care in Radiography

With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M. Coakes (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

512 Seiten

2020 | 10th edition
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-323-65440-1 (ISBN)

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Learn to master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and more than 400 full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition is the perfect resource to help teach you effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. An 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, trans-cultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.

Coverage of patient care and procedural skills helps provide safe, high-quality patient care and technical proficiency
Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays, demonstrated with more than 400 full-color illustrations
Case studies focus on medicolegal terms, standards, and applications and help build problem-solving skills
Coverage of infection control helps emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of diseases
Special Imaging Modalities chapter provides an overview of patient care for a wide range of imaging methods
Chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises focus on the key information in each chapter
Answers to the review questions are included in the back of the book

NEW! New images highlight many patient procedures and visually demonstrate how to care for patients
NEW! Updated content covers the most current exams, procedures, and technologies, as well as the most current information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Ruth Ann Ehrlich was a Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA. Dawn M. Coakes is the Clinical Coordinator and Instructor at Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA.

Part I: Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
2. Image Quality Factors
3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety
4. The Healthcare Delivery System
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors

Part II: Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
7. Safety
8. Patient Transfer
9. Infection Control Concepts
10. Preventing Disease Transmission
11. Surgical Asepsis
12. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs
13. Patient Assessment
14. Medication Information
15. Medication Administration
16. Emergency Response

Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Dealing with Acute Situations 18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
21. Radiography in Surgery
22. Special Imaging Modalities

Erscheinungsdatum	14.04.2020
Zusatzinfo	Approx. 424 illustrations (424 in full color); Illustrations
Verlagsort	St Louis
Sprache	englisch
Maße	191 x 235 mm
Gewicht	830 g
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Sonographie / Echokardiographie
ISBN-10	0-323-65440-1 / 0323654401
ISBN-13	978-0-323-65440-1 / 9780323654401
Zustand	Neuware