Digital Radiography and PACS

₨ 1,550

Author: Christi Carter MSRS RT(R), Beth Veale BSRS MEd RT(R)(QM)
Edition: 4th Edition
Format: Paperback

Master the transition to digital imaging with this comprehensive guide covering CR, DR, and PACS systems. Updated to align with the latest ARRT and ASRT content specifications, this full-color edition features over 200 illustrations, practical workstation guidance, and quality control protocols to build clinical competence and support credentialing exam preparation.

About the Book

Digital Radiography and PACS, 4th Edition delivers a clear, accessible guide to the foundational principles and techniques of modern digital imaging. Designed for radiographers and technologists transitioning into digital workflows, this edition provides thorough coverage of computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). Readers will find practical strategies for producing high-quality radiographic images, navigating advanced workstation operations, and implementing effective digitizing and printing techniques for clinical environments.

The text has been carefully updated to reflect current ARRT and ASRT content specifications, ensuring that learners are fully prepared for credentialing examinations. A new full-color design enhances visual learning, while structured chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and bulleted summaries help students organize their study and retain critical concepts. With more than 200 photographs and illustrations, complex digital imaging topics are broken down into understandable, clinically relevant explanations.

Key Themes & Topics Covered

Computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) system fundamentals
Picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) architecture and workflow
Advanced image processing, manipulation functions, and workstation operations
Film digitizing, image printing, and clinical file preparation techniques
Quality control and management guidelines for CR, DR, and PACS
ARRT and ASRT exam preparation aligned with current content specifications
Visual learning tools including over 200 full-color photographs and illustrations

Who Should Read This?

This edition is ideally suited for student radiographers building a strong foundation in digital imaging, as well as practicing radiologic technologists who are transitioning from film-based workflows to modern digital systems. It also serves as a valuable study resource for professionals preparing for ARRT credentialing exams and seeking to refresh their knowledge of current industry standards.

Add this essential 4th edition to your professional library and confidently navigate the evolving landscape of digital radiography and PACS.