PART I

INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY

1

1

Introduction to Radiography

2

2

Image Quality Factors

23

3

Radiation Effects and Safety

36

4

The Healthcare Delivery System

50

5

Professional Roles and Behaviors

69

PART II

PATIENT CARE

97

6

Professional Attitudes and Communications

98

7

Safety

131

8

Infection Control Concepts

145

9

Preventing Disease Transmission

160

10

Response to Patients’ Personal and Physical Needs

190

11

Patient Assessment

207

12

Patient Transfer

232

13

Medication Information

246

14

Medication Administration

261

15

Emergency Response

289

16

Dealing With Acute Situations

305

PART III

PATIENT CARE IN SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND ENVIRONMENTS

327

17

Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

328

18

Surgical Asepsis

353

19

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

373

20

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

397

21

Radiography in Surgery

417

22

Special Imaging Modalities

425

Glossary

457

Index

483