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DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY AND PACS
Digital Radiography and PACS
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By
Christi Carter, MSRS, RT(R), Faculty Director, Radiologic Science, Brookhaven College, TX
Beth Veale, BSRS, MEd, RT(R)(QM), Associate Professor, Radiologic Sciences, Midwestern State University, TX

Description
Practical and comprehensive, this resource offers up-to-date coverage of computed radiography, digital radiography, and PACS. It explores the differences between conventional and digital imaging systems and how computed and digital radiography systems fit within the radiology department. State-of-the art information on image acquisition, exposure guidelines, and quality control help you obtain the best possible radiographs. You'll also learn about PACS workstations, archiving, film digitization, image printing, and more.

Contents


Part I - Introduction


Ch 1 - Comparison of Conventional and Digital Systems



Part II - Basic Principles


Ch 2 - Basic Computer Concepts

Ch 3 - Networking Basics



Part III - Digital Radiographic Image Acquisition and Processing


Ch 4 - Cassette-Based Equipment

Ch 5 - Cassette-Based Image Acquisition

Ch 6 - Cassetteless Equipment and Image Acquisition

Ch 7 - Digital Radiographic Image Processing and Manipulation



Part IV - PACS


Ch 8 - PACS Workstations

Ch 9 - Image Archiving Solutions

Ch 10 - Digitizing, Printing, and Burning



Part V - Quality Control and Quality Management


Ch 11 - Ensuring Quality in PACS

Ch 12 - Total Quality Management

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Bibliographic details
Paperback, 256 pages, publication date: OCT-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04444-8
ISBN-10: 0-323-04444-1
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 13 Jun 2009
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