放射治疗中的患者护理
2004-11
Elsevier Science Health Science div
Ehrlich, Ruth Ann/ McCloskey, Ellen Doble/ Daly, Joan A.
447
This popular textbook helps imaging technology students acquire the technical and the interpersonal skills they need to provide expert patient care in the clinical environment. It also provides an excellent orientation to clinical work for the beginning student and serves as an up-to-date reference on patient care. Each chapter connects a specific topic with its applications for patient care. Skills that are essential for quality patient care in radiography, such as safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment, are emphasized throughout. In addition, readers will find information on microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY History Overview of Radiographic Procedure X-Ray Production Characteristics of Radiation The X-Ray Beam Scatter radiation Radiographic Equipment The x-ray tube X-ray tube housing X-ray tube support Collimator Radiographic table Grids and buckys Upright cassette holders Transformer Control console Fluoroscopic Units Factors of Radiographic Exposure Exposure time Milliamperage Kilovoltage Distance Technique charts Image Receptor Systems Cassettes and intensifying screens Film Film processing Filmless radiography Image Quality Radiographic density Radiographic contrast Radiographic definition Radiographic distortion Radiation Units Biological Effects of X-Ray Exposure Short-term somatic effects Long-term somatic effects Genetic effects Radiation Safety Personnel safety Personnel monitoring Effective dose equivalent limits Patient protection Gonad shielding Radiation and Pregnancy ConclusionChapter 2 PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND BEHAVIORS The Changing Health Care Delivery System Health care insurance and benefit systems Health care facilities The Health Care Team Physicians Hospital organization and management Services and Roles in the Imaging Department Radiography as a Profession Professionalism Professional organizations Practice standards Education Credentials Continuing education Employment outlook Career ladder Accreditation Job Satisfaction Self-care Empathetic care Burnout Care of supplies and equipment Participation in professional activities Professional Behavior Morals and ethics Standards of ethics……
