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Basic medical techniques and patient care in imaging technology / Lillian S. Torres, TerriAnn Linn-Watson Norcutt, Andrea Guillen Dutton.
LIBRA Oversize RC78 .T67 2003
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Torres, Lillian S.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Medical radiology.
- Radiologic technologists.
- Technology, Radiologic.
- Medical Subjects:
- Technology, Radiologic.
- Physical Description:
- xxi, 389 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition:
- Sixth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
- Summary:
- Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care in Imaging Technology prepares individuals to be safe, effective practitioners in every aspect of patient care. The subjects of professional ethics and the legal aspects of radiologic technology are addressed to enhance the understanding of the radiographer's obligation to his profession and to the law. This new edition features expanded information on ECG, bedside radiography, special procedures, adverse reactions, and pediatrics and geriatrics.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Professional Issues in Radiologic Technology 2
- Chapter 2 The Patient in Radiographic Imaging 26
- Chapter 3 Infection Control 46
- Chapter 4 Basic Patient Care and Safety in Radiographic Imaging 80
- Chapter 5 Surgical Asepsis and the Radiographer 112
- Chapter 6 Vital Signs and Oxygen Administration 138
- Chapter 7 Medical Emergencies in Diagnostic Imaging 160
- Chapter 8 Trauma and Mobile Radiographic Considerations 186
- Chapter 9 Pediatric and Geriatric Radiographic Considerations 200
- Chapter 10 Care of Patients During Imaging Examinations of the Gastrointestinal System 220
- Chapter 11 Caring for Patients Needing Alternative Medical Treatments 238
- Chapter 12 Pharmacology for Radiographers 260
- Chapter 13 Drug Administration 304
- Chapter 14 Patient Care During Urologic Procedures 328
- Chapter 15 Basic Electrocardiogram Monitoring 342
- Chapter 16 Care of Patients During Special Procedures 356.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [373]-374) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0781731917
- OCLC:
- 52100814
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