Radiation Protection
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0397550324 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 298 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said "an excellent introductory text on this subject". The following review of this text was published in Health Sciences Supplement, May 1998."This textbook on radiation protection in diagnostic radiology covers x-ray production, x-ray interaction with matter, basic radiation biology, technques to reduce patient and personnel dose, and image quality. In addition, the book provides an overview of radiation protection organizations and their functions and safety issues
A clear presentation of introductory concepts and essential physics explains the nature and scope of radiation protection; and a discussion of the bioeffects of radiation provides rationale for today's protection concerns. Coverage includes: principles and objectives of radiation protection; a system of dose limitations; dose limits; radiation dosimetry; protection surveys; expressions of patient dose; factors influencing radiation dose in imaging; dose reduction techniques; and quality assurance. This book on radiation protection provides clear coverage of essential concepts, plus the latest technology and new recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. Safety issues are emphasized, as well as recommendations for the prudent use of magnetic resonance imaging