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Patient Care in Radiography

With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

  • 11th Edition - November 21, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M. Coakes
  • Language: English

Master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 11… Read more

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Master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 11th Edition, is the perfect resource to help you learn effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest imaging guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. Special emphasis is placed on the skills and procedures that are imperative for quality patient care - including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment. Also included is information on microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.

Key features

  • NEW! Cutting-edge coverage addresses patient care as it relates to COVID, imaging care for transgender and gender diverse patients, and additional content on surgical imaging
  • UPDATED! Content on shielding guidelines presents the latest radiation safety information
  • Step-by-step procedures are shown in photo essays with patient care content integrated into procedural skills
  • Content outlines highlight the key topics covered in each chapter
  • Shorter chapters help organize the material more effectively and enhance readability.
  • Warning boxes alert you to essential safety issues
  • Additional pedagogical elements, such as learning objectives, key terms, illustrations, tables, boxes, comprehensive summaries, review questions, and critical thinking exercises help you focus on the key information in each chapter

Readership

Radiologic Technology Students

Table of contents

Part I: Introduction to Radiography

1. Introduction to Radiography

2. Image Quality Factors

3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety

4. The Healthcare Delivery System

5. Professional Roles and Behaviors

Part II: Patient Care

6. Professional Attitudes and Communications

7. Safety

8. Patient Transfer

9. Infection Control Concepts

10. Preventing Disease Transmission

11. Surgical Asepsis

12. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs

13. Patient Assessment

14. Medication Information

15. Medication Administration

16. Emergency Response

Part III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments

17. Dealing with Acute Situations

18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

21. Radiography in Surgery

22. Special Imaging Modalities

Product details

  • Edition: 11
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 24, 2025
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Ruth Ann Ehrlich

Ruth Ann Ehrlich was a Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA

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Dawn M. Coakes

Dawn M. Coakes is the Clinical Coordinator and Instructor at Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Coordinator and Instructor, Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA