Fauber’s Radiographic Imaging and Exposure, 7th Edition

With straightforward coverage of imaging principles, Fauber’s Radiographic Imaging and Exposure, 7th Edition, describes exposure techniques and how to acquire, process, and display digital images. Not only does this book help you reduce the need for repeat images, but it also includes problem-solving strategies for clinical practice. Written by noted educator Terri L. Fauber, this book also provides the essential knowledge needed to pass the ARRT initial certification exam.

Key Features

• NEW! Chapter on Fundamentals of Radiation Production includes the x-ray circuitry to enhance your understanding and comprehension of x-ray production.
• NEW! Content on imaging pathology includes the five radiographic substances and how they relate to differential absorption and image quality.
• NEW! Content on exposure technique selection helps improve visualization of soft tissue opacities.
• Thorough digital radiography coverage explains how to acquire, process, and display digital images, along with important aspects of health information management.
• Straightforward focus on imaging and exposure provides the knowledge you need to become a competent radiographer.
• Concise, easy-to-understand writing style makes the content easily accessible.
• Patient Protection Alerts highlight the variables that impact patient exposure and how radiographers can control them.
• Important Relationships summarize the connections between radiographic concepts, calling attention to how they relate to one another.
• Mathematical Applications show how mathematical concepts and formulas are applied in the clinical setting.
• Bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter offer a quick review of key concepts.
• Review questions are provided in every chapter, with answers in the back of the book.
• Convenient appendixes include Important Relationships, Mathematical Applications, and Patient Protection Alerts, providing a quick reference to important concepts and formulas.
• Glossary of key terms defines need-to-know terminology covered throughout the book.

CONTENTS

1. Radiation and Its Discovery,
2. Fundamentals of Radiation Production — NEW!
3. The X-ray Beam
4. Image Formation and Radiographic Quality
5. Digital Image Characteristics, Receptors, and Image Acquisition
6. Digital Image Processing, Display, and Health Information Management
7. Exposure Technique Factors
8. Scatter Control
9. Exposure Technique Selection
10. Dynamic Imaging: Fluoroscopy
Appendix A: Summary of Important Relationships
Appendix B: Summary of Mathematical Applications
Appendix C: Summary of Radiation Protection Alerts
Chapter Review Questions Answer Key
Glossary