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OverviewMaster the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Concise, full-color coverage discusses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. From a team of authors led by radiologic technology educator Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, this text also prepares you for success on the ARRT certification exam and state licensing exams. Clear and concise writing style covers key concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach progressing from basic to more complex. Convenient, easy-to-use features make learning easier with chapter outlines and objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries. Full-color illustrations and photos depict important concepts, and tables make information easy to reference. Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe. Chapter summaries and review questions allow you to assess your comprehension and retention of the most important information, with answers on the Evolve companion website. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. NEW! Updated NCRP and ICRP content?includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, AS, RT(R), FASRT (Radiography Instructor, High-Tech Institute, Nashville, TN) , Paula J. Visconti (Director of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly, NJ) , E. Russell Ritenour, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FACR (Professor and Director of Physics Section, Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN) , Kelli Welch Haynes, RT (R), FASRT (Professor | Director,Northwestern State University)Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Mosby Edition: 9th edition Weight: 0.710kg ISBN: 9780323825030ISBN 10: 0323825036 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 27 October 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780443123535 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |