Computed Tomography for Technologists: Exam Review

Name: Computed Tomography for Technologists: Exam Review
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Author: Lois E. Romans
ISBN: 9781975232993

Höfundur: Lois E. Romans (Útgáfa: 3)

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Útgefandi: Wolters Kluwer Health

ISBN: 9781975232993

Print ISBN: 9781975232993

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Útgáfa: 3

Höfundar: Lois E. Romans

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2025-06-23

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Afritunar takmörkun: 2

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Userâ€™s Guide
Table of Contents
SECTION I: Image Production
CHAPTER 1 Basic Principles of CT
BACKGROUND AND TERMINOLOGY
BEAM ATTENUATION
POLYCHROMATIC X-RAY BEAM
VOLUME AVERAGING
SCAN MODES
IMAGE PLANES
OVERVIEW OF CT OPERATION
CHAPTER 1: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 2 Data Acquisition
DATA ACQUISITION
GANTRY
Generator
X-ray Source
Filtration
Detectors
Scanner Generation
Detector Electronics
PATIENT TABLE
CHAPTER 2: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 3 Image Reconstruction
IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION TERMINOLOGY
EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS USED FOR IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION
DATA TYPES
OVERVIEW OF IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION
Filtered Back Projection
Iterative Reconstruction
Deep Learning Image Reconstruction
CHAPTER 3: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 4 Image Display
DISPLAY MONITORS
WINDOW SETTINGS
IMAGE DISPLAY OPTIONS
CHAPTER 4: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 5 Methods of Data Acquisition
LOCALIZER SCANS
STEP-AND-SHOOT SCANNING
Single-Detector Row Systems
Multidetector Row Systems
Dual-Source CT
HELICAL SCANNING
Pitch
CHAPTER 5: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 6 Image Quality
SCANNING PARAMETERS DEFINED
Milliampere Second
Tube Voltage (kVp)
Uncoupling Effect
Slice Thickness
Field of View
Reconstruction Algorithm
Pitch
Scan Geometry
IMAGE QUALITY DEFINED
Spatial Resolution
Factors Affecting Spatial Resolution
CONTRAST RESOLUTION
Noise
Factors Affecting Contrast Resolution
TEMPORAL RESOLUTION
CHAPTER 6: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 7 Quality Assurance
QUALITY ASSURANCE METHODS
Quality Control Phantoms
Image Artifacts
CHAPTER 7: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 8 Post-processing
RETROSPECTIVE RECONSTRUCTION
IMAGE REFORMATION
Multiplanar Reformation
Three-Dimensional Reformation
Region-of-Interest Editing
Factors That Degrade Reformatted Images
CHAPTER 8: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 9 Data Management
INTRODUCTION TO IMAGING INFORMATICS
PACS FUNDAMENTALS
Networking
Electronic Standards
Image Acquisition
Workstation Monitors
Data Storage
Image Distribution
CLINICAL ENTERPRISE IMAGING
CHAPTER 9: Interactive MCQ
SECTION II: Patient Care
CHAPTER 10 Patient Communication
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Barriers to Communication
Nonverbal Communication
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Communication Habits to Avoid
Communication Habits to Adopt
CHAPTER 10: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 11 Patient Preparation
INITIATING THE EXAMINATION
Selecting the Appropriate Protocol
ROOM PREPARATION
MEDICAL HISTORY
Patient Identification
Patient Safety
Protocol Selection
Diagnostic Information
Laboratory Values
Patient Education and Informed Consent
Immobilization and Patient Restraint Devices
Assessment and Monitoring Vital Signs
Body Temperature
Pulse
Respirations
Blood Pressure
CHAPTER 11: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 12 Contrast Agents
INTRAVASCULAR CONTRAST AGENTS
Properties of Iodinated Agents
Dose
Iodinated Contrast Media During Pregnancy and Lactation
Adverse Effects of Iodinated Contrast Medium
GI CONTRAST MEDIUM
Barium Sulfate Solutions
Iodinated Agents
Water
Air and Carbon Dioxide
INTRATHECAL CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION
Intra-articular Contrast
Intravesical Contrast
CHAPTER 12: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 13 Injection Techniques
VASCULAR ACCESS
Starting a Peripheral IV Line
MANAGING PATIENTS WITH EXISTING VASCULAR ACCESS
Using a CVAD
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF IV CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION
General Phases of Tissue Enhancement
Methods of Contrast Media Delivery
Factors Affecting Contrast Enhancement
CHAPTER 13: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 14 Radiation Dosimetry in CT
BASIC DOSE CONCEPTS
Measurement Terminology
Dose Geometry
Z Axis Variations
Comparison of Dose From CT With Doses From Conventional Radiographic Studies
Factors Affecting Dose
WHY THE CONCERN?
Commonly Used and Relatively High Radiation Doses
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF LOW-DOSE RADIATION
A NEED FOR EDUCATION
Extra Images
Need for Awareness
Initiatives to Raise Awareness
Perception of Risk
Special Consideration for the Pediatric Population
STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING DOSE
General Strategies
Additional Strategies for Dose Reduction in Pediatric Patients
Patient Shielding
CHAPTER 14: Interactive MCQ
SECTION III: Cross-Sectional Anatomy
CHAPTER 15 Neuroanatomy
HEAD
Brain
Sinuses
Temporal Bones (Coronal and Axial)
NECK
SPINE
CHAPTER 16 Thoracic Anatomy
CHEST
CHAPTER 17 Abdominopelvic Anatomy
ABDOMEN/PELVIS
CHAPTER 18 Musculoskeletal Anatomy
WRIST
HIP
KNEE (LEFT)
FOOT (RIGHT)
SECTION IV: Imaging Procedures and Protocols
CHAPTER 19 Neurologic Imaging Procedures
HEAD PROTOCOLS
Routine Brain Imaging
Other Head Protocols
NECK PROTOCOLS
CTA OF THE HEAD AND NECK
SPINE PROTOCOLS
THE EVALUATION OF STROKE
CT BRAIN PERFUSION SCANS
CHAPTER 19: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 20 Thoracic Imaging Procedures
GENERAL THORACIC SCANNING METHODS
CT of the Airways
High-Resolution CT
CT Lung Volume/Density
THORACIC CTA
CTA of PE
CARDIAC CT
Cardiac Anatomy
CTA Technique
CHAPTER 20: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 21 Abdomen and Pelvis Imaging Procedures
GENERAL ABDOMINAL SCANNING METHODS
Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys and Ureters
CT of the Adrenal Glands
CT in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
CT in the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Calculi
CHAPTER 21: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 22 Musculoskeletal Imaging Procedures
GENERAL MUSCULOSKELETAL SCANNING METHODS
Wrist
Shoulder
Knee
Foot and Ankle
CHAPTER 22: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 23 Interventional CT and CT Fluoroscopy
IMAGING TECHNIQUES FOR CT-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS
INDICATIONS FOR CT-GUIDED PROCEDURES
CT-Guided Biopsies
CT-Guided Abscess Drainage
CHAPTER 23: Interactive MCQ
CHAPTER 24 Exam Review
MOCK EXAM
CHAPTER 24: Interactive MCQ
APPENDIX Answers to Review Questions
Index