Radiographic Imaging and Exposure 5th Edition:
1. Radiation and Its Discovery
Discovery
X-rays as Energy
Properties of X-rays
The Fundamentals of Radiation Protection
Chapter Summary
2. The X-ray Beam
X-ray Production
Target Interactions
X-ray Emission Spectrum
X-ray Exposure
X-ray Quality and Quantity
Line-focus Principle
Anode Heel Effect
Beam Filtration
Compensating Filters
Heat Units
Extending X-ray Tube Life
Chapter Summary
3. Image Formation and Radiographic Quality
Image Formation
Radiographic Quality
Chapter Summary
4. Digital Imaging
Digital Image Characteristics
Digital Image Receptors
Digital Image Processing
Digital Imaging Artifacts
Image Display
Digital Communication Networks
Chapter Summary
5. Film-Screen Imaging
Film-Screen Imaging
Radiographic Film Processing
Sensitometry
Equipment
Optical Density
Sensitometric Curve
Film Characteristics
Clinical Considerations
Chapter Summary
6. Exposure Technique Factors
Primary Factors
Secondary Factors
Patient Factors
Chapter Summary
7. Scatter Control
Scatter Radiation
Beam Restriction
Beam Restriction and Scatter Radiation
Types of Beam-Restricting Devices
Radiographic Grids
Air Gap Technique
Scatter Control and Digital Imaging
Shielding Accessories
Chapter Summary
8. Exposure Technique Selection
Automatic Exposure Control
Anatomically Programmed Technique
Exposure Technique Charts
Special Considerations
Chapter Summary
9. Image Evaluation
Criteria for Image Evaluation
Exposure Technique Factors
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Sample Activity
Activity 4
Activity 5
Activity 6
Activity 7
Image Analysis
Sample Activity
Activity 8
Activity 9
Chapter Summary
10. Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy
Mobile C-arm Units
Digital Fluoroscopy
Continuous Versus Pulsed Fluroscopy
Radiation Safety
Quality Control
Chapter Summary
Appendix A. Summary of Important Relationships
Appendix B. Summary of Mathematical Applications
Appendix C. Summary of Radiation Protection Alerts
Appendix D. Answer Key for Chapter 9: Image Evaluation
Chapter Review Questions Answer Key
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Index








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