Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography

by Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer

This text is designed to instruct the student radiographer on the principles of radiation protection biology and the safe administation of X-rays for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It covers the skills necessary to ensure the safety of both patient and equipment administrator. The book can also serve as a reference on the safe use of X-rays and includes a comprehensive overview of the science's history. Some of the new subject matter covered the effect of low-level radiation; patient dose consideration and new imaging techniques for mammography; compensating filters; the use of carbon reduction; additional radiographer protection devices; and the biological effects of radiation from such nuclear accidents as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Natalie Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Radiation bad 🙅🏻‍♀️
Time, distance, shielding good 👍🏼
#ALARA

[Michael Goliat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as bad as one might think.