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Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

Sherer, Mary Alice Statkiewicz

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Book Information
Edition:	7th
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	0-323-17220-2 (0323172202)
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-17220-2 (9780323172202)
New Edition:	0-323-44666-3
Old Edition:	0-323-06611-9
Format:	Textbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2014
Publish Date:	12/13
Weight:	1.64 Lbs.
Pages:	392
Carton Quantity:	24
Subject Class:	RAD (Radiology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Brandon Hill:	This is a Brandon Hill Title
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
Discipline:	+ Allied Health
Subject Definition:	Radiography-Adverse Effects; Radiation Protection-Methods
NLM Class:	WN 200
LC Class:	RC78.3
Abstract:	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! New to this edition: UPDATED! NCRP and ICRP content. NEW! Discussion of Total Effective Dose Equivalent (TEDE). NEW! Coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Crisis. NEW! TRACE section. NEW! Discussion of the FDA white paper: Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Exposure from Medical Imaging