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Title

Radiologic Physics, Part 7: X-ray Tubes, Production and Characteristics (3 credit hours)

Abstract

This course is the seventh in a series of seven courses addressing important concepts related to the study of radiation physics. It is recommended that parts one through six of the series be completed before attempting this module; however, chronological course enrollment is not a requirement. This specific course will help you understand how x-rays are generated inside an x-ray tube and factors related to imaging patients.

Review exercises in this module require Macromedia Flash Player and Shockwave Player. To download the most recent versions of these applications, click the links below. (Note: This download process requires very little time and is easy to complete).Macromedia Flash Player
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Course Approval 3 Category A Credits Expiration/End Date: June 1, 2011

Author

Elsevier Inc.,

This module is adapted from Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiologic Physics, copyright © 2002 - 2004 by Elsevier (USA) reproduced by permission of Elsevier Inc. and edited for use as CE content by Denise Moore, Professor of Radiology, Sinclair Community College.

Objectives

On completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

Define the important terms in the module.
Describe the components of the x-ray tube and function of each.
Describe the tube rating, anode cooling, and housing cooling charts.
Describe what factors determine cooling times.
Describe the components comprising the primary, secondary, and filament circuits and function of each.
Describe the x-ray production process and the impact of x-ray interaction with tissues.
Describe beam characteristics and units of measure.

Resources

Bushong, S., Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, ed 7. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 2001.

Damjanov, I. Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 2000.

Dowd, S., Tilson, E. Practical Radiation Protection and Applied Radiobiology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 1999.

Fauber, T., Radiographic Imaging & Exposure. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2000.

Gartner, L., Hiatt, J. Color Textbook of Histology, ed 2. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 2001.

Herlihy, B., Maebius, N. The Human Body in Health and Illness. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2000.

Hunkele, M., Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company (an imprint of Elsevier), 2002.

Lewis, S., et al. Medical-Surgical Nursing, ed 5. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 2000.

McCance, K., Huether, S. Pathophysiology, ed 3. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 1998.

James Murrell, MSRS, RT(R)(M)(QM)(CT) (courtesy), Northwestern State University, Shreveport, Louisiana

Statkiewicz-Sherer, M.A. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, ed 4. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc. (an affiliate of Elsevier Science), 2002.

Thibodeau, G., Patton, K. Anatomy & Physiology, ed 4. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., 1999.

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