Basic medical techniques and patient care in imaging technology /

Torres, Lillian S.

Basic medical techniques and patient care in imaging technology / Lillian S. Torres, Terri Ann Linn-Watson Norcutt, Andrea Guillen Dutton. - 6th edition. - Philadelphia : Lippincott-Raven, c2003. - xxi, 389 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
1. Professional issues in radiologic technology
2. The patient in radiographic imaging
3. Infection control
4. Basic patient care and safety in radiographic imaging
5. Surgical asepsis and the radiographer
6. Vital signs and oxygen administration
7. Medical emergencies in diagnostic imaging
8. Trauma and mobile radiographic considerations
9. Pediatric and geriatric radiographic considerations
10. Care of patients during imaging examinations of the gastrointestinal system
11. Caring for patients needing alternative medical treatments
12. Pharmacology for radiographers
13. Drug administration
14. Patient care during urologic procedures
15. Basic electrocardiogram monitoring
16. Care of patients during special procedures.


0781731917 (pbk.) 9780781731911

2004270388


Medical radiology.
Radiologic technologists.
Nursing.
Technology, Radiologic.

WN 180T693b 2003