Mosby's radiation therapy study guide and exam review. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Leia Levy, MAdEd, RT(T).
• Authors: Levy, Leia
• Contents: Front Cover; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contributors and Reviewers; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: Developing Good Study Habits in the Health Professions; Developing skills for understanding; Learning styles; Learning techniques and aids; Using time effectively; Study with and without a group; Prepare effectively for tests; Bibliography; Review Exercises; Chapter 2: An Overview of Cancer and Management Modalities; Definitions and terminology; Carcinogenesis; Detection and diagnosis; Management modalities; Management modality overview; Bibliography; Review exercises. Chapter 3: Radiation Therapy PhysicsAtomic physics; Electromagnetic spectrum; Particle interactions and x-ray production; Photon interactions; Radiation intensity and beam quality; Radioactivity and nuclear transformation; Suggested Readings; Review Exercises; Chapter 4: Radiation Biology; Radiation biology overview; Atomic and Molecular Response; Cellular Response; Tissue Response; Whole Body System Response; Four Rs of Radiobiology and Time/Dose Considerations; Bibliography; Review Exercises; Chapter 5: Radiation Protection and Safety; General objectives of radiation protection. Radiation protection and safety organizationsUnits of exposure and methods of detection; Work areas; Radioactive sources; Bibliography; Review exercises; Chapter 6: Radiation Therapy Equipment and Quality Assurance; Therapy Equipment Evolution; The Linear Accelerator (LINAC); The Cobalt-60 Machine; Other Particle Accelerators; Tomotherapy; Brachytherapy Equipment; Conventional Simulators; CT Simulators; Digital Imagers for Field Verification; Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Devices; Treatment Accessories; Treatment Planning and Record and Verify (R and V) Systems; Bibliography. Review exercisesChapter 7: Treatment Planning; Conventional Simulators; CT Simulators; XYZ Coordinate System; Lasers Used for Localization; General Simulation Practices; Positioning, Positioning AIDS, and Immobilization Devices; Treatment Planning with Conventional Simulation; Treatment Planning with CT Simulation; Computerized Treatment Planning; Interpreting the Treatment Plan; Brachytherapy Treatment Planning; Bibliography; Review Exercises; Chapter 8: Oncology Patient Care; Ethical and legal aspects; Interpersonal communication; Assessment of acute side effects. Management of acute side effectsSafe practices; Managing medical emergencies; Infection control; Drug administration; Bibliography; Review Exercises; Chapter 9: Clinical Applications in Radiation Therapy; Head and neck cancers; General facts, epidemiology, and etiology; Oral cavity; Nasopharynx; Oropharynx (tonsils); Hypopharynx (pyriform sinuses); Larynx; Salivary glands-parotid; Maxillary sinus; Head and neck review exercises; Lung; General facts and epidemiology; Lung review exercises; Alimentary canal: esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, anus; General facts and epidemiology; Esophagus.
• Publisher Details: Saint Louis, Missouri : Elsevier Mosby
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (326 pages), illustrations (some color), charts, graphs, tables
• Subjects: 616.0757076; Radiotherapy -- Examinations, questions, etc; Radiotherapy -- Examinations -- Study guides; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323069366; 0323069363
• Related ISBNs: 9780323069342; 0323069347
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 11, 2015).
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