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IMAGING TECHNOLOGY / RADIOGRAPHY

Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology Eighth Edition

Radiology 101 The Basics and Fundamentals of Imaging, Fourth Edition Edited by William E.

Andrea Guillen Dutton, MEd, AART (R), CRT (R,F) TerriAnn Linn-Watson, M.Ed., ARRT (R,M) CRT (R) Lillian S. Torres, RN, MS, CNS, NP

Erkonen, MD both of the University of IowaCollege of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals andClinics, IowaCity, IA Wilbur L. Smith, MD Professor andChairman, Department of Radiology, Wayne State University, Detroit MedicalCenter, Detroit, MI October 2013 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 416 pp. / Approx. 1002 Illus. / 14 in Full Color / Approx. 85 Tables 978-1-4511-4457-4 DESCRIPTION Radiology 101 is a popular introduction to radiologic anatomy, the imaging manifestations of common disease processes, and what imaging studies to use when. The first section addresses basic principles of the various imaging modalities, while the second section deals with imaging of body regions plus, contains a chapter on nuclear imaging. Each chapter starts with a brief outline and ends with key points. Great depictions of normal anatomy and common pathology help guide those seeking a basic understanding of radiology, especially interns and radiology residents and non-radiology professionals desiring a concise overview of the field, such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and primary-care physicians. FEATURES New for this edition: f f Book is 4-color for first time with new anatomic variants added to each chapter f f Inside cover with common acronyms and treatment of acute contrast media reactions f f Discussion of biopsy of thyroid nodules (procedure commonly ordered by primary-care providers) f f Expanded nuclear imaging section to include basics of PET/CT f f New chapters on radiation protection/dose reduction and medical decision-making

December 2012 / Softbound / 8.375 x 10.875 Approx. 400 pp. / Approx. 213 Illus. / Approx. 14 Tables 978-1-4511-1565-9 DESCRIPTION Now in its Eighth Edition, Torres’ Patient Care in ImagingTechnology is trusted to develop the knowledge and skills that enable students to become safe and sensitive practitioners in every aspect of patient care. This highly visual text is designed to present key concepts effectively for beginning students as well as more advanced students and practitioners who want to improve their skills in patient care and imaging technology. FEATURES f f NEW Cultural Considerations boxes: help teach you to be aware of the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of your patients f f Call Out and Warning boxes: alert you to important facts and steer you away from common pitfalls f f Display boxes: highlight important accreditation, competency, or skills information f f Procedure boxes: help you master the steps needed to ensure the safety of both you and your patient f f NEW Case Studies with Questions: provide practice responding to real-world situations you will encounter every day on the job f f NEW Chapter Test: lets you assess your knowledge and put new skills into practice

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Wolters Kluwer

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