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An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine

An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine Medicine

An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine

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With worked examples and real-world case studies, this text covers the physical and biological background of the subject and addresses the medical situations where radiation is the tool to diagnose or treat human disease. It examines the framework of radiation protection guidelines introduced by the ICRP, discusses the units and tools used in radiation protection, and introduces the concepts of a system of radiation protection in the workplace. The core of the book presents detailed information on the practical applications of radiation protection in the three areas of medicine where radiation is most widely used: radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
294
Release Date:
2008-03-04
Publication Date:
2008-03-13
Publisher:
CRC Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1584889640
ISBN13:
9781584889649
Weight:
608 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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