Dutton, Andrea Guillen,

Torres' patient care in imaging technology / Patient care in imaging technology Andrea Guillen Dutton, MEd, ARRT (R, M), CRT (R, F) (Program Director, Radiologic Technology Program, Professor, Chaffey Community College, School of Health Sciences, Rancho Cucamonga, California), TerriAnn Ryan, MEd, ARRT (R, M), CRT (R, M, F), CRA (Radiology Coordinator, MercyHealth System, Janesville, Wisconsin). - Ninth edition. - xxi, 375 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to radiography, safety, and student success -- Professional issues -- Patient assessment and communication -- Patient care and safety -- Infection control -- Vital signs and oxygen administration -- Pediatric imaging -- Geriatric imaging -- Medical emergencies -- Trauma and mobile imaging -- Urologic procedures -- Gastrointestinal procedures -- Alternative medical treatments -- Aseptic technique in imaging -- Pharmacology for the radiographer -- Drug administration and venipuncture -- Basic electrocardiogram monitoring -- Advanced modalities and special procedures.

Resource added for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program 105262 and Radiography 105261 program. Torres' Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 9th Edition helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become safe, perceptive, and efficient radiologic technologists. The book offers a strong illustration program and a logical organization that emphasizes the connections between classroom learning and clinical practice. Fully aligned with the latest ARRT and ASRT standards, this edition covers current trends and advances in the field and offers an unparalleled array of online teaching and learning resources. [Ed.].

College of Health Sciences


Text in English

9781496378668 (pbk.) 1496378660 (pbk.)

2017056797


Technology, Radiologic.
Patient Care

RC78 / .T67 2019

616.0757 D95 2019

WN 160