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Master 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.

Contents:

TOC Long (tentative)

Introduction to Radiation Protection
Interaction of X-Radiation with Matter
Radiation Quantities and Units
Radiation Monitoring
Overview of Cell Biology
Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
Early Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
Late Radiation Effects on Organ Systems
Dose Limits for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
Management of Patient Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
Management of Imaging Personnel Radiation Dose during Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures
Radioisotopes and Radiation Protection

Appendices

Relationships between Systems of Units
Standard Designations for Metric System Lengths, Electron Volt Energy Levels, and Frequency Spectrum Ranges
Periodic Table of Elements
Chance of a 50-KeV Photon Interacting with Atoms of Tissue as it Travels through 5 cm of Soft Tissue
Relationship among Protons, Electromagnetic Waves, Wavelengths and Energy
Compton Interaction
Electron Shell Structure
Revision of 10 CFR Part 35
Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981