1st Edition
Computed Tomography A Primer for Radiographers
This book acts as a primer for radiographers upon performing computed tomography (CT) examinations. The focus resides in radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy, imaging protocols and image evaluation. It seeks to provide readers insight into the practical and innovative approaches within CT, backed up with key literature and examples in practice. Recent innovations and the importance of new technology to acquire enhanced quality remain a focal point. These are essential in understanding the importance of dose optimization, patient anatomy and common pathology observed. Patient care will remain central in this book, supported with a dedicated chapter discussing effective communication, patient education, informed consent, coupled with the assessment of laboratory results and vital signs. The editors draw from recent publications and clinical expertise, supported with the growing trend of technological advances utilized within the CT environment. Critically, this volume focuses on the role of CT for an array of audiences but, more specifically, undergraduate and postgraduate radiographers worldwide.
Section 1: Physics, Principles and Radiobiology in Computed Tomography
Chapter 1 Computed Tomography in Medical Imaging
Shayne Chau, Christopher M Hayre
Chapter 2 Physics and Principles of Computed Tomography
Rob Davidson
Chapter 3 Radiobiology
Iain M MacDonald
Section 2: Dose Optimization
Chapter 4 Dose Optimization
Euclid Seeram
Section 3: Patient Care
Chapter 5 Patient Care in Computed Tomography
Tarni Nelson, Christopher M Hayre
Section 4: Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Chapter 6 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Head
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Chapter 7 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Neck
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Chapter 8 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Thoracic System
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Chapter 9 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Abdominopelvic System
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Chapter 10 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Upper Limb
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Chapter 11 Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Lower Limb
Arjun Burlakoti, Harsha Wechalekar, Nicola Massy-Westropp, Lars Kruse, Shayne Chau
Section 5: Imaging Procedures
Chapter 12 Imaging of the Head
Debbie Starkey, Gordon Mander, Deb Watson
Chapter 13 Imaging of the Neck
Debbie Starkey, Gordon Mander and Deb Watson
Chapter 14 Imaging of Paediatric Patient
Debbie Starkey, Gordon Mander and Deb Watson
Chapter 15 Imaging of the Thorax
Debbie Starkey, Gordon Mander and Deb Watson
Section 6: Image Evaluation
Chapter 16 Introduction to CT Image Interpretation
Lynne Hazell
Chapter 17 CT Head Image Evaluation
Flamur Sahiti, Christopher Hayre
Chapter 18 CT Thoracic Image Evaluation
Lynne Hazell
Chapter 19 CT Abdomen Image Evaluation
Lynne Hazell
Chapter 20 CT Image Evaluation in Oncology
Matthew Jarvis
Biography
Shayne Chau is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging at the University of Canberra. He is currently an editorial board member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. He has authored and co-authored journal articles in the field of computed tomography, neuroimaging for Parkinson’s disease and higher education.
Christopher Hayre is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and Senior Fellow for the School of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Suffolk. He has published both qualitative and quantitative refereed papers and brought together several books in the field of medical imaging, health research, technology, and ethnography.
This book covers several topics including physics, dose optimization, patient care, and the main imaging procedures within their protocols. This book is intended for students. The authors indicate it will enhance and offer discussions regarding the new technology in CT. The authors are senior lecturers for medical imaging.
- Laura Wegs, BS, RT (R), Froedtert Hospital
