Radiographic Imaging and Exposure

<p>Master the radiography skills needed to produce high-quality images every time! With straightforward coverage of imaging principles, <b>Radiographic Imaging and Exposure, 6th Edition </b>describes exposure techniques and how to acquire, process, and display digital images. Not only does this book help you reduce the need for repeat images, it includes problem-solving guidelines for troubleshooting situations. Written by noted educator Terri L. Fauber, this book also provides the essential knowledge needed to pass the ARRT certification exam.</p><ul><b> <li>Extensive digital radiography coverage</b> explains how to acquire, process, and display digital images, along with important aspects of data management.</li> <li><b>Straightforward focus on imaging and exposure</b> provides the knowledge you need to become a competent radiographer. </li> <li><b>Concise, easy-to-understand writing style</b> makes the content easily accessible.</li> <li><i><b>Patient Protection Alerts</i></b> highlight the variables that impact patient exposure and how radiographers can control them.</li> <li><b><i>Relationships</i> sections</b> summarize the connections between radiographic concepts, calling attention to how they relate to one another. </li> <li><b><i>Mathematical Applications</i> sections</b> show how mathematical concepts and formulas are applied in the clinical setting.</li> <li><b>Bulleted summaries</b> at the ends of chapters offer a quick review of key concepts.</li> <li><b>Review questions</b> are provided in every chapter, with answers in the back of the book.</li> <li><b>Convenient appendixes</b> include <i>Important Relationships, Mathematical Applications, </i>and<i> Patient Protection Alerts,</i> providing a quick reference to important concepts and formulas.</li> <li><b>Glossary of key terms</b> defines need-to-know terminology covered throughout the book.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Coverage of digital imaging </b>includes two chapters with expanded image processing and new content on data management.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Updated content</b> reflects the newest curriculum standards outlined by the ARRT and ASRT, and provides everything you need to prepare for the boards and for clinical success.</li> <li><b>NEW! Additional</b> <b>digital images</b> are included in the digital imaging chapters, as well as the <i>Scatter Control</i> and <i>Exposure Technique Selection</i> chapters.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Expanded coverage of digital fluoroscopy</b> includes a thorough explanation of fluoroscopic operational features that impact the patient dose in <i>Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy</i> chapter.</li></ul>