Instructors Curriculum Resource to Accompany Patient Care in Radiogrphy: Instructors Curriculum Resource

Ruth Ann Ehrlich

Ellen Doble McCloskey

Joan A. Daly

Medical Books

Elsevier Health Sciences

Updated to reflect current practice and concerns of the field of radiography, this text focuses on the role of the radiographer as a member of the health care team. Key concepts such as communication in patient care, safety, physical needs, infection control, special imaging techniques, and bedside radiography are covered. The 4th edition includes new features such as: guidelines for communication with the deaf, hard-of-hearing and non-English speaking patients; expanded discussion of venipuncture and IV drug administration; effects, precautions and dosages of specific drugs used in radiology; an increased emphasis on self care; the latest techniques and devices to avoid exposure to blood-borne pathogens including CDC infection control guidelines; and updated information on MRI and CT.

Patient care in radiography

C.V.Mosby

Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice covers all content and information needed by limited radiography students and practitioners, including ancillary clinical skills that a limited radiographer may need to know. It focuses on practical skills rather than theory, explaining the role of the limited practitioner and introducing the reader to radiographic equipment. A section on radiologic sciences covers the basics of physics, x-ray production, exposure technique, processing, and radiation safety. The positioning chapters provide instruction on positioning and imaging of the upper extremities, shoulder girdle, lower extremities, pelvis, spine, chest, abdomen, and head. Other topics include legal and ethical concerns, patient care, infection control, and medical emergencies. The ancillary skills section covers procedures such as medication administration, venipuncture, urinalysis, and ECG. Throughout the book, learning features such as objectives, key terms, and review questions help readers focus on important information.Step-by-step radiographic proceduresOver 600 line drawingsto visually demonstrate proceduresKey terms and learning objectives highlightedMathematics chapter to aid the student with calculations encountered in limited radiography, including mAs and kVp calculations and adjustments and medication dose calculations

Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice (2nd Edition-Instructor's Resource Manual)

Eugene D. Frank

Bruce W. Long

Allied Health Professions

Elsevier Saunder

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