Computed Tomography for Radiologic Technologists: A Practical Guide to CT Physics, Image Production, Patient Safety, Dose Optimization, Cross-Sectiona (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798197240156)

Radiologic technologists preparing for CT certification - and those already scanning patients daily - need a resource that connects physics with real-world scanning practice, without requiring multiple textbooks to get there.

Many CT references fall into one of two camps: dense physics texts written for medical physicists rather than technologists, or oversimplified review books that strip away the reasoning behind protocols and parameters. The physics texts bury clinically relevant concepts under layers of mathematical abstraction you will never apply at the console. The review books give you answers to memorize but leave you unprepared when a scanner behaves unexpectedly or a protocol needs modification for a specific clinical scenario. Neither approach builds the kind of understanding you need to manage complex CT examinations with confidence, optimize diagnostic image quality while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable, or walk into your certification exam knowing you can reason through any question - not just recall a memorized answer.

Computed Tomography for Radiologic Technologists was designed to fill this gap. Written by a physician with direct clinical insight into what technologists need at the scanner and in the classroom, this single-volume resource connects CT physics to image production to patient safety to scanning protocols in a logical, practice-grounded sequence. Every concept is explained with the working technologist and certification candidate in mind - accessible enough for students entering the field, thorough enough for experienced professionals refining their expertise.

• CT physics principles - tube design, filtration, detector technology, helical acquisition, and multiplanar reconstruction - explained through real scanning applications
• Image production parameters, reconstruction algorithms, and artifact recognition with focus on diagnostic quality optimization
• Radiation dose management including ALARA implementation, dose metrics, dose reduction strategies, and shielding protocols for daily CT practice
• Cross-sectional anatomy systematically presented with clinical images and illustrations throughout the text
• Clinical scanning protocols for routine and specialized CT examinations across all body regions and organ systems
• Contrast media pharmacology, injection protocols, administration guidelines, patient screening criteria, and adverse reaction emergency preparedness
• Patient safety considerations including pediatric dose modification, pregnancy screening, and communication standards
• More than 100 clinical procedure and teaching videos accessible through integrated QR codes - bringing CT physics, scanning techniques, and anatomic orientation to life beyond the printed page
• Comprehensive registry exam preparation with content systematically organized and mapped to certification testing categories

Written for radiologic technology students, credentialed radiographers pursuing CT specialty certification, and working CT technologists seeking a current, evidence-based clinical reference they can rely on at the scanner and in the classroom.

Build your CT expertise on a foundation of genuine understanding - add this to your professional library today.