Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (Paperback)

~ Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer AS RT(R) FASRT (Author), Paula J. Visconti PhD (Author), E. Russell Ritenour PhD (Author)

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Clear, current coverage of radiation safety!

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This easy-to-read text offers essential information on radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation, to ensure its safe medical use. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices. * Readability of text — major concepts are concisely stated, and physics material is very easy to understand. * Full-color text and art program enhances and reinforces important elements. * Student-friendly features includes objectives, key terms, chapter outlines, review questions, discussion questions, chapter summaries, and a glossary. * Hundreds of illustrations, graphs, tables, and boxes convey critical information. * Historical perspective provides photos and text on Hiroshoma, Chernobyl, and Three-Mile Island, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases. * Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations covers world, federal, and organizational guidelines and regulations for radiation protection. * Coverage of guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units includes the most up-to-date information available from the National

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (March 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323036007
• ISBN-13: 978-0323036009
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,258 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, April 16, 2000

By	George E. Sivertson (Corpus Christi, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (Paperback)

Having utilized Mary Alice Statkiewicz-Sherer's excellent text Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography through all three of her excellent editions I feel that I can well recommend this as not only a course level text book but an excellent review. The authors do not stand on the historic scare tactics of many others and yet cover this extensive topic with clarity and objectivity. My students have done well with this book as a text and study guide for the Radiation Protection section of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiographer examination. I find this is one of the only texts to cover the topic of radiation hormesis with truth and clarity that bespeaks the findings of the extensive double longitudinal study on radiographers performed by the University of Minnesota. With full knowledge as an educator of some 36 years I find this inexpensive paperback version excellent for student afordability.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, great reference, December 8, 2005

By	rad tech (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (Paperback)

I found this book to be essential for all the info I needed for radiation protection. It's not only well-written but quite complete. It also served as a wonderful reference for studying for the ARRT exam. Another great reference for the ARRT exam, is:
*The Ultimate Study Guide for the Registry Examination in Radiography: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi, Volume 1, 2 and 3*
This book had great questions that were a definite help for passing the ARRT exam. You can't go wrong with *Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography* and with Leonardi's book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cathy in Albq., January 8, 2004

By	Cathy L. Heist "calcat1" (Placitas, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a great reference for all types of questions regarding ionizing radiation. well written and easy to understand with excellent tables, graphs and illustrations.