Radiation protection in medical radiography

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Statkiewicz Sherer, Mary Alice , 1945- (Author), Ritenour, E. Russell , 1953- (Author), Visconti, Paula J. (Author)
Format: Book
Published: St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier , c2006
Edition:5th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to radiation protection
  • 2. Interaction of X-radiation with matter
  • 3. Radiation quantities and units
  • 4. Overview of cell biology
  • 5. Molecular and cellular radiation biology
  • 6. Radiation effects on organ systems
  • 7. Dose limits for exposure to lonizing radiation
  • 8. Protection of the patient during diagnostic X-ray procedures
  • 9. Protection of imaging personnel during diagnostic X-ray procedures
  • 10. Radiation monitoring
  • 11. Radioisotopes and radiation protection