Medical Imaging: Techniques, Reflection and Evaluation

Medical Imaging has been revised and updated to reflect the current role and responsibilities of the radiographer, a role that continues to extend as the 21st century progresses. This comprehensive book covers the full range of medical imaging methods/techniques which all students and professionals must understand, and discusses them related to imaging principles, radiation dose, patient condition, body area and pathologies. There is comprehensive, up-to-date, referencing for all chapters, with full image evaluation criteria and a systematic approach to fault recog.

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Front cover; Half title page; Dedication; Medical Imaging: Techniques, Reflection and Evaluation; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface to first edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of contributors; Abbreviations; 1 Imaging principles; 1 Digital imaging; Introduction; Advantages of digital images; Computed radiography; Components of a CR system; The CR imaging plate; The CR cassette; The image reader; CR image formation; Advantages of CR vs film/screen radiography; Disadvantages of CR vs film/screen radiography; DIRECT Digital radiography; Amorphous silicon (aSi) FPD

Amorphous selenium (aSe) FPDDevelopments in FPD; Digital image display; Cathode ray tube (CRT); LCD panels; Image resolution; Image storage; Digital image manipulation; Digital image processing; Histogram analysis; Exposure control; The characteristic curve and inherent response of CR and DDR systems; Digital system response and LUT; Multifrequency processing; Quality assurance; Quality control for CR; Acceptance testing and annual tests; Routine QC tests [performed every 3 months]; Quality control for DDR; Implementing a digital imaging system; Common errors; Conclusions; References

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