This easy-to-read text offers essential information on radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation, to ensure its safe medical use. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.
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<li>Readability of text ― major concepts are concisely stated, and physics material is very easy to understand. </li>
<li>Full-color text and art program enhances and reinforces important elements. </li>
<li>Student-friendly features includes objectives, key terms, chapter outlines, review questions, discussion questions, chapter summaries, and a glossary. </li>
<li>Hundreds of illustrations, graphs, tables, and boxes convey critical information. </li>
<li>Historical perspective provides photos and text on Hiroshoma, Chernobyl, and Three-Mile Island, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases. </li>
<li>Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations covers world, federal, and organizational guidelines and regulations for radiation protection. </li>
<li>Coverage of guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units includes the most up-to-date information available from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP).</li>
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<li>New chapter on protection from radioactive materials present in the medical environment, including a discussion of implications for medical personnel of treating victims of a "dirty bomb." </li>
<li>Implications of direct and computed radiography for overexposure of patients to ionizing radiation. </li>
<li>Updated discussion about radiation protection for PET/CT and C-arm fluoroscopy. </li>
<li>Discussion questions supplement multiple-choice review questions. </li>
<li>Improved readability with text sections adding more subheadings.</li>
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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

Medical Books

Statkiewicz Sherer AS RT(R) FASRT, Mary Alice

Visconti PhD DABR, Paula J.

Ritenour PhD DABR FAAPM FACR, E. Russell

Welch Haynes RT (R) FASRT, Kelli

Allied Health Professions

Mosby

This full-color resource makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, biology and physics. Concise coverage promotes the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. (Radiological & Ultrasound Technology)

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Sherer’s Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.
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Historical perspectives explain the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrate the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases.</li>
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Chapter outlines and objectives, highlighted key terms bulleted summaries, and review questions help you follow and understand the material.</li>
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Full-color text and art programs enhance visual appeal, reinforce important elements, and hold your interest.</li>
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Review questions with answers help you assess your comprehension.</li>
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Student Workbook helps you review important text information presented in the book.</li>
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Companion online products provide you with an online supplement for the Sherer text.</li>
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Updated NCRP and ICRP regulations provide the regulatory perspective you need for practice.</li>
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New information on: </li> <ul>
<li>Chernobyl</li>
<li>Auger electrons</li>
<li>Expanded discussions about CR and DR especially in respect to mAs.</li>
<li>Expanded section on CT</li>
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Evolve Student Resources including web-links.</li>
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A full-color resource, Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 7th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics. Concise coverage promotes the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. This edition includes NEW content on the impact of radiation levels during the nuclear power plant crisis that followed the 2011 earthquake/tsunami in Japan. From an author team led by well-known radiation protection expert Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, this text has consistently helped students perform well on the ARRT exam! "...well written and easy to comprehend". Reviewed byKirsten Farrell on behalf of RAD Magazine, March 2015
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<li>Full-color illustrations</li> reinforce important information.<li>
Convenient, easy-to-use features include chapter outlines and objectives, highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries and review questions to enhance comprehension and retention.</li>
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Clear and concise writing style covers complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach from basic to more complex concepts. </li>
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Review questions are included at the end of chapters to assess your comprehension, with answers on the Evolve companion website.</li>
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Coverage of historical radiological disasters includes photos and text on Hiroshoma, Chernobyl, and Three-Mile Island. </li> </ul>
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<li>UPDATED! NCRP and ICRP content</li> includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice.<li>
NEW! Discussion of Total Effective Dose Equivalent (TEDE) covers the radiation dosimetry quantity defined by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to monitor and control human exposure to ionizing radiation.</li>
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NEW! Coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Crisis addresses the impact of radiation levels following Japan’s earthquake/tsunami in March 2011.</li>
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NEW! TRACE section covers the Tools for Radiation Awareness and Community Education program, a two-phase approach to radiation dose awareness and overall patient dose reduction through a joint venture of AHRA and Toshiba’s Putting Patients First.</li>
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NEW! Discussion of the FDA white paper: Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Exposure from Medical Imaging promotes the safe use of medical imaging devices, supports informed clinical decision making, and leads to increased patient awareness. </li> </ul>

Sherer’s Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.Historical perspectives explain the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrate the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases.Chapter outlines and objectives, highlighted key terms bulleted summaries, and review questions help you follow and understand the material.Full-color text and art programs enhance visual appeal, reinforce important elements, and hold your interest.Review questions with answers help you assess your comprehension.Student Workbook helps you review important text information presented in the book.Companion online products provide you with an online supplement for the Sherer text.Updated NCRP and ICRP regulations provide the regulatory perspective you need for practice.New information on:  ChernobylAuger electronsExpanded discussions about CR and DR especially in respect to mAs.Expanded section on CTEvolve Student Resources including web-links.

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Historical perspectives explain the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrate the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases.Chapter outlines and objectives, highlighted key terms bulleted summaries, and review questions help you follow and understand the material.Full-color text and art programs enhance visual appeal, reinforce important elements, and hold your interest.Review questions with answers help you assess your comprehension.Student Workbook helps you review important text information presented in the book.Companion online products provide you with an online supplement for the Sherer text.Updated NCRP and ICRP regulations provide the regulatory perspective you need for practice.New information on:  ChernobylAuger electronsExpanded discussions about CR and DR especially in respect to mAs.Expanded section on CTEvolve Student Resources including web-links.

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 Duration for access to this product is for the life of the edition.
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<li>Interactive exercises offer a visual interpretation of key concepts.</li>
<li>Section objectives are featured at the beginning of each module and include the most important information covered in the section.</li>
<li>Variety of question formats includes multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, true-false and labeling.</li>
<li>Tutoring feature within the module quizzes offers correct answers and content references if questions are answered incorrectly.</li>
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A full-color resource, Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 7th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics. Concise coverage promotes the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. This edition includes NEW content on the impact of radiation levels during the nuclear power plant crisis that followed the 2011 earthquake/tsunami in Japan. From an author team led by well-known radiation protection expert Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, this text has consistently helped students perform well on the ARRT exam! "...well written and easy to comprehend". Reviewed by Kirsten Farrell on behalf of RAD Magazine, March 2015
<ul>
<li>Full-color illustrations reinforce important information.</li>
<li>Convenient, easy-to-use features include chapter outlines and objectives, highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries and review questions to enhance comprehension and retention.</li>
<li>Clear and concise writing style covers complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach from basic to more complex concepts. </li>
<li>Review questions are included at the end of chapters to assess your comprehension, with answers on the Evolve companion website.</li>
<li>Coverage of historical radiological disasters includes photos and text on Hiroshoma, Chernobyl, and Three-Mile Island. </li> </ul>
<ul>
<li>UPDATED! NCRP and ICRP content includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice.</li>
<li>NEW! Discussion of Total Effective Dose Equivalent (TEDE) covers the radiation dosimetry quantity defined by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to monitor and control human exposure to ionizing radiation.</li>
<li>NEW! Coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Crisis addresses the impact of radiation levels following Japan’s earthquake/tsunami in March 2011.</li>
<li>NEW! TRACE section covers the Tools for Radiation Awareness and Community Education program, a two-phase approach to radiation dose awareness and overall patient dose reduction through a joint venture of AHRA and Toshiba’s Putting Patients First.</li>
<li>NEW! Discussion of the FDA white paper: Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Exposure from Medical Imaging promotes the safe use of medical imaging devices, supports informed clinical decision making, and leads to increased patient awareness. </li> </ul>

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