1st Edition

Computed Tomography A Primer for Radiographers

Edited By Shayne Chau, Christopher M Hayre Copyright 2023
340 Pages 226 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

340 Pages 226 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

340 Pages 226 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

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... Read more

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