Digital Mammography (eBook, PDF)

A Holistic Approach
Redaktion: Mercer, Claire; Kelly, Judith; Hogg, Peter

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This heavily revised second edition is a practically focused textbook focusing on how to successfully utilise mammography-related techniques. It covers a wide range of topics related to holistic mammographic imaging reflecting the emerging digital and artificial imaging technology. Furthermore, new chapters provide clear practical focused guidance on how to provide psychological and emotional support to both clients and colleagues, and the support of persons with dementia.

Digital Mammography: A Holistic Approach is a concise textbook covering the latest techniques that can be applied in this field. Therefore, it is of significant interest to radiographers, technicians, technologists, physicists, and nurses seeking to improve their understanding of these techniques.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 413
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783031108983
• Artikelnr.: 66301207

Autorenporträt

Claire Mercer has an academic work focus with several research interests. She joined the University of Salford in 2015 and is currently the Head of Radiography in the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford, UK. A radiographer by background, specialising in mammography she has 10 years' experience in NHS management, with an MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging and a PhD by published works in mammography, Claire is passionate about workforce and research development across her field. Her focused research interests lie within breast imaging, particularly around quality metrics such as compression force and positioning technique. Claire is passionate about workforce development across Medical Imaging. Judith Kelly worked in Breast Imaging as a Consultant Radiographer for 15 years and undertook all aspects of breast imaging interpretation and interventional work. Currently, she is the clinical lead for breast imaging at a local hospital trust in the UK. She is also currently a  member of the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer Screening to the Department of Health. Peter Hogg holds professional qualifications in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection. He also holds computer science and teaching qualifications. He became a Professor of Radiography in 2002 at the University of Salford and held a range of senior academic positions there, including Research Dean. He holds several Visiting and Honorary academic positions around the world, including Visiting Professorship (Chair) in the Netherlands. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Salford, UK. 

Inhaltsangabe

Mammography Screening: Philosophy.- Screening Programmes for breast cancer.- Anatomy of the Breast.- Breast Density and Influencing Factors.- Aetiology and Epidemiology.- Benign Breast Change and Malignant Disease.- Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer and Management Pathways.- Disease Progression.- Interval Cancers.- Mammographic Density.- Caring for Patients and Staff.- Patient Story .- Phycological considerations in attending for mammography screening.- Patient and Staff Anxiety.- Transactional Analysis.- Client practitioner interaction within breast services.- Digital Health Technology.- Pain in Mammography.- Tissue Viability and Skin Tearing.- Equipment.- Mammography Equipment.- AI in Mammography.- Radiation Dose.- Image Appraisal and Quality Control.- Radiographic service quality.- Automated PGMI.- Imaging Techniques.- Recording Information.- Infection Control.- Repetitive strain injury.- Practical Mammography.- Mammography.- Compression.- Supplementary Projections.- Magnification and Compression Views.- Specimen Imaging.- Imaging the Augmented Breast.- Imaging the Male Breast.- Imaging Bariatric, post surgical and limited mobility clients.- Imaging Persons Living with Dementia.- Interventional Procedures.- Tomosythesis.- Contrast Enhanced Investigations.