Medical X-ray Technique

Front Matter....Pages I-XIV
Introduction....Pages 1-1
Some Physical Concepts....Pages 3-12
Construction and Operation of the X-ray Tube....Pages 13-43
Properties of X-rays....Pages 44-71
Methods of Image Formation and Laws of Projection....Pages 72-116
Image Intensification and X-ray Television....Pages 117-150
Perceptibility of Detail in the X-ray Image....Pages 151-162
Definition (Sharpness)....Pages 163-172
Contrast....Pages 173-188
Qualities of Fluoroscopic Screens Radiographic Films and Intensifying Screens....Pages 189-212
Processing Technique....Pages 213-255
Factors Relating to the Exposure of the Film....Pages 256-267
Composition of Exposure Tables....Pages 268-292
Special Exposure Techniques....Pages 293-306
Radiographic Technique in General....Pages 307-318
Special Radiographic Techniques....Pages 319-337
Apparatus for X-ray Diagnosis....Pages 338-361
Diagnostic Stands and Accessories....Pages 362-376
The Biological Effect of Radiation and Methods of Irradation....Pages 378-401
Dosimetry....Pages 402-418
The Dosage of X-rays....Pages 419-451
Superficial Therapy....Pages 452-464
Deep Therapy....Pages 465-500
Supervoltage Therapy....Pages 501-519
Contact Therapy....Pages 520-535
Therapy with Radioactive Elements....Pages 536-562
The Radiation Hazard and Protective Measures in Diagnostics and Therapy....Pages 563-578
Back Matter....Pages 579-587