Rad tech's guide to MRI : basic physics, instrumentation, and quality control / William H. Faulkner Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Faulkner, William H., Jr., author.

Series:

Rad tech series

Rad tech's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Magnetic resonance imaging.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--methods.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--instrumentation.

Quality Control.

Medical Subjects:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--methods.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--instrumentation.

Quality Control.

Physical Description:

xiii, 136 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Guide to MRI : basic physics, instrumentation, and quality control

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Limited, 2020.

Summary:

"The Rad Tech's Guides are specifically designed to cover the essential basics for those preparing for their certifying examinations and those already in practice. Fully updated, with additional content and illustrations. Designed for student radiographers and MRI technologists, especially those undertaking the American Registry of Radiation Technologist (ARRT) examinations. Easy to read text for quick referencing and smooth navigation. Concise presentation with a quick-reference bullet format Pocket size -- take it anywhere! "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Hardware overview

Fundamental principles

Production of magnetic resonance signal

Relaxation and tissue characteristics

Data acquisition and image formation

Magnetic resonance image quality

Artifacts

Flow imaging

Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)

Gadolinium-based contrast agents.

Notes:

Includes index.

Other Format:

Online version: Faulkner, William H, Jr., Rad tech's guide to MRI

ISBN:

9781119508571

1119508576

OCLC:

1119742634