Patient Care in Radiography

With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

10th Edition - January 31, 2020
Authors: Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M Coakes
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 5 4 4 0 - 1

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Learn to master radiography patient care with the book that covers it best! With step-by-step instructions and more than 400 full-color illustrations, Patient Care in Radiography, 10th Edition is the perfect resource to help teach you effective radiography patient care. Each chapter expertly guides you through the latest guidelines, carefully making the connection between the topics being discussed and how they relate to patient care. An 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, trans-cultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography to ensure you are well-versed in both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for professional practice.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1. Introduction to Radiography
1. Introduction to Radiography
History
Overview Of Radiographic Procedure
X-Ray Production
Electromagnetic Energy
Characteristics Of Radiation
The Primary X-Ray Beam
Scatter Radiation
Radiographic Equipment
Fluoroscopy
Summary
2. Image Quality Factors
Factors of Radiographic Exposure
Image Receptor Systems
Image Quality
Digital Pitfalls
Summary
3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety
Radiation Units and Measurement
Biologic Effects of Radiation Exposure
Radiation Safety
Radiation and Pregnancy
Summary
4. The Health Care Delivery System
Today’s Health Care Delivery System
The Health Care Team
Services and Roles in the Imaging Department
Radiography as A Profession
Accreditation
Summary
5. Professional Roles and Behaviors
Job Satisfaction
Professional Behavior
Patient Rights
Legal Considerations
Medical Information and Records
Diagnostic Images as Records
Accidents and Incident Reports
Malpractice Prevention
Summary
Part 2. Patient Care
6. Professional Attitudes and Communications
Issues of Cultural Diversity
Communication Skills
Communication With Patients
Special Circumstances that Affect Communication
Age-Specific Communication
Patient Education
Communication with Patients’ Families
Communication with Coworkers
Dealing with Death and Loss
Summary
7. Safety
Fire Safety
Other Common Hazards
Workplace Safety
Summary
8. Patient Transfer
Patient Transfer Considerations
Preparation for Transfer
Wheelchair Transfers
Stretcher Transfers
Summary
9. Infection Control Concepts
Microorganisms
Cycle of Infection
Transmission of Disease
The Body’s Defense Against Infection
Summary
10. Preventing Disease Transmission
Infectious Diseases
Preventing Disease Transmission
Summary
11. Surgical Asepsis
Sterilization
Sterile Fields
Skin Preparation
Sterile Scrubbing, Gowning, and Gloving
Removing and Applying Dressings
Summary
12. Response to Patients’ Personal and Physical Needs
Personal Concerns of Patients
Physiological Needs
Positioning for Safety and Comfort
Considerations for Elderly and Debilitated Patients
Restraints and Immobilization
Observation for Signs of Abuse
Summary
13. Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment, an Essential Skill
Taking A History
Assessing Current Physical Status
Common Laboratory Tests for Patient Assessment
Electronic Patient Monitoring
Electroencephalography
Summary
14. Medication Information
The Radiographer’s Role
Medication Nomenclature and Information Resources
Medication Properties
Medication Effects
Frequently Used Medications
Summary
15. Medication Administration
The Radiographer’s Role
Dosage
Routes of Administration
Intravenous Route
Precautions for All Injections
Charting Medications
Summary
16. Emergency Response
Emergencies
Emergency Department
Trauma Units
Multiple Emergencies
Disaster Response
Emergency Code Response
Patient Assessment
Oxygen and Suction
Summary
Part 3. Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments
17. Dealing With Acute Situations
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Trauma
Shock
Medical Emergencies
Summary
18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Scheduling and Sequencing
Ensuring Compliance With Preparation Orders
Preparation for Examination
Contrast Media and Other Diagnostic Aids for Gastrointestinal Examinations
Upper Gastrointestinal Studies
Small Bowel Studies
Examinations of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Follow-Up Care
Summary
19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques
Contrast Media
Contrast Examinations of the Urinary System
Contrast Examinations of the Biliary System
Other Contrast Examinations
Summary
20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments
Mobile Radiography
Special Care Units
Treatment Situations Involving Specialty Equipment
Summary
21. Radiography in Surgery
Surgical Suite
Surgical Environment
Surgical Procedures Involving Radiography or Fluoroscopy
Summary
22. Special Imaging Modalities
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiography
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Summary
Answer Key
Bibliography
Appendix A. Informed Consent Form
Appendix B. Accepted Abbreviations and Descriptive Terms Used in Charting
Appendix C. Incident Report Form
Appendix D. Abbreviated List of Useful Clinical Phrases in Spanish
Appendix E. Radiology Department Infection Control Procedures
Appendix F. Infection Control Guidelines
Appendix G. Urine Collection
Appendix H. Iodinated Contrast Media Products for Radiography
Appendix I. Catheterization Technique
Glossary
Index

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