Medical X-ray Techniques in Diagnostic Radiology A Textbook for Radiographers and Radiological Technicians.
[Book]
Vijlbrief, P.
Springer Verlag
2013
1 Discovery and production of X-rays; construction and function of the X-ray tube.- 2 Formation and properties of X-rays.- 3 Dosimetry, radiation hazards and protective measures.- 4 Methods of image formation and laws of projection.- 5 Sharpness and unsharpness.- 6 Contrast.- 7 Perceptibility of detail in the radiographic image; Image quality.- 8 Properties of fluoroscopic screens, radiographic films, intensifying screens and cassettes.- 9 Image intensification and X-ray television.- 10 Processing technique.- 11 Fluoroscopy and radiographic technique in general.- 12 Special radiographic techniques.- 13 Radiographic examinations using contrast media.- 14 Exposure, exposure tables, automatic density control.- 15 Diagnostic X-ray apparatus.- 16 Diagnostic stands and accessories.