Computed Tomography
Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control
By- Euclid Seeram, RT(R), BSc, MSc, FCAMRT, Medical Imaging, Advanced Studies, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Radiologic technologists play an important role in the care and management of patients undergoing advanced imaging procedures. This new edition provides the up-to-date information and thorough coverage you need to understand the physical principles of computed tomography (CT) and safely produce high-quality images. Youll gain valuable knowledge about the practice of CT scanning, effective communication with other medical personnel, and sectional anatomic images as they relate to CT.
Paperback, 560 Pages
Published: October 2008
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4160-2895-6
Contents
- 1. Computed Tomography: An Overview
2. Introduction to Computers
3. Digital Image Processing
4. Physical Principles of Computed Tomography
5. Data Acquisition Concepts
6. Image Reconstruction
7. Basic Instrumentation
8. Image Post Processing and Visualization Tools
9. Image Quality
10. Radiation Dose in CT
11. Single-Slice Spiral/Helical CT-Physical Principles and Instrumentation
12. Multislice Spiral/Helical Computed Tomography-Physical Principles and Instrumentation
13. Technical Applications of Multislice CT Scanning NEW!
14. Three Dimensional Computed Tomography-Basic Concepts
15. Virtual Reality Imaging
16. Position Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Scanners NEW!
17. Computed Tomography of the Head, Cerebral Vessels, Neck, and Spine
18. Computed Tomography of the Body
19. Pediatric Computed Tomography
20. Quality Control for Computed Tomography Scanners
