Synopses & Reviews
Now in its eighth edition, Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology is trusted to develop the knowledge and skills that enable students to become safe and sensitive practitioners in every aspect of patient care. The text is designed to present key concepts effectively for beginning students as well as more advanced students and practitioners who want to improve their skills in patient care and imaging technology.
Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology is a highly visual, focused, comprehensive text that presents key concepts, current trends, and advances in imaging technology and patient care in an engaging manner. The new edition includes an introductory chapter on radiography and contains expanded coverage of HIPAA and diversity. Two new features: Cultural Considerations boxes and Case Studies with critical thinking questions, build on the text's emphasis on helping students develop the skills needed to think critically and react appropriately in an actual clinical setting. The student-friendly writing style and logical organization allow instructors to cover the essentials of patient care in a limited amount of time. An illustration- and feature-rich approach enhances learning for students of multiple learning styles.
Review
"Overall, this is a very useful book for providing radiology students the necessary information on their way to become registered radiologic technologists."
Doody's Reviews
Kyle J Theine, BS(Froedtert Hospital)
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9780781775540 Fosbinder Essentials of Radiologic Science
- 9780781775564 Fosbinder Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook
- 9781451115659 Dutton Torres’ Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 8e
- 9781609139612 Madden Introduction to Sectional Anatomy, 3e
- 9781609139629 Madden Introduction to Sectional Anatomy Workbook and Board Review Guide, 3e
Synopsis
Patient Care in Imaging Technology, Seventh Edition prepares individuals to be safe, effective practitioners in every aspect of patient care. The subjects of professional ethics and the legal aspects of radiologic technology are addressed to enhance the understanding of the radiographer's obligation to their profession and to the law. This new edition includes the latest techniques used in imaging and meets the current requirements of The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Professional Issues in Imaging
- Chapter 2 Patient Assessment and Communication in Imaging
- Chapter 3 Patient Care and Safety
- Chapter 4 Infection Control
- Chapter 5 Surgical Asepsis and the Radiographer
- Chapter 6 Vital Signs and Oxygen Administration
- Chapter 7 Basic Electrocardiogram Monitoring
- Chapter 8 Medical Emergencies
- Chapter 9 Trauma and Mobile Radiographic Considerations
- Chapter 10 Pediatric Radiographic Considerations
- Chapter 11 Geriatric Radiographic Considerations
- Chapter 12 Patient Care During Urologic Radiographic Procedures
- Chapter 13 Patient Care During Gastrointestinal Radiographic Procedures
- Chapter 14 Caring for Patients Needing Alternative Medical Treatments
- Chapter 15 Pharmacology for the Radiographer
- Chapter 16 Care of Patients During Special Procedures