Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography (Paperback)

Euclid Seeram

ISBN 10: 1394307225 / ISBN 13: 9781394307227

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2025

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Paperback. Concise guide offering a thorough exploration of the transformative technology of photon counting Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is a comprehensive resource that enables readers to stay at the forefront of medical imaging with the first FDA-cleared Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner. Ensuring compliance and cutting-edge practice, readers can prepare for the future with a guide that addresses upcoming educational requirements in medical imaging technology. This book is designed for quick reference, with precise, bulleted guidance, and material that aligns with international standards. Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography includes information on: Essential physics of radiation attenuation in CT and the physical principles of MSCT imaging, with a review of CT image qualityFundamental physical principles of PCCT, including the technical design characteristics of their semiconductor sensors and associated electronicsAdvantages of PCCT systems compared to CT systems using EIDs, with each advantage illustrated with selected anatomical areasElements of the ACR manual for quality control of CT systems and quality assurance programs for a PCD CT imaging system Suitable for an international audience, Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is an excellent reference for professionals and practitioners in the fields of computed tomography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomedical engineering technology. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography (Paperback)
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394307225
• ISBN 13: 9781394307227
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Concise guide offering a thorough exploration of the transformative technology of photon counting

Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is a comprehensive resource that enables readers to stay at the forefront of medical imaging with the first FDA-cleared Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner. Ensuring compliance and cutting-edge practice, readers can prepare for the future with a guide that addresses upcoming educational requirements in medical imaging technology. This book is designed for quick reference, with precise, bulleted guidance, and material that aligns with international standards.

Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography includes information on:

• Essential physics of radiation attenuation in CT and the physical principles of MSCT imaging, with a review of CT image quality
• Fundamental physical principles of PCCT, including the technical design characteristics of their semiconductor sensors and associated electronics
• Advantages of PCCT systems compared to CT systems using EIDs, with each advantage illustrated with selected anatomical areas
• Elements of the ACR manual for quality control of CT systems and quality assurance programs for a PCD CT imaging system

Suitable for an international audience, Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is an excellent reference for professionals and practitioners in the fields of computed tomography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomedical engineering technology.

About the Author

Euclid Seeram, PhD., MSc., BSc., FCAMRT is Former Program Head of Medical Imaging Degree and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Programs, British Columbia Institute of Technology, British Columbia, Canada.

He is Adjunct Associate Professor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Monash University, Australia; Adjunct Professor, Medical Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia.