Foundations of Radiation Safety & Radiobiology: For Undergraduate Students in the Radiation Sciences
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Jared Stiles, University of Iowa
Hannah Fink-Flesburg, University of Iowa
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Publisher: University of Iowa
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- I. Radiation Safety
- 1. Radiation Safety & Radiobiology - An Overview
- 2. Radiation & Healthcare
- 3. Radiation - Types, Sources, & Exposures
- 4. Radiation Quantities & Units
- 5. Dose Limits
- 6. Time, Distance, & Shielding
- 7. Radiation Monitoring
- II. Radiation Biology
- 8. Cell Biology Essentials
- 9. Cellular Response to Radiation
- 10. Early Tissue Reactions & Acute Radiation Syndrome
- 11. Late Tissue Reactions & Stochastic Effects
About the Book
This open textbook covers the foundations of radiation safety and radiobiology in medical imaging and radiation therapy. It is meant for undergraduate students in the radiation sciences.
Accessibility
This OER is available in HTLML, PDF, and EPUB formats. It has been reviewed for accessibility, including text structure, alt-text, and captioned video.
About the Contributors
Authors
Jared Stiles, MSL, RT(R)(T)
Director - Radiation Therapy Education
Hannah Fink-Flesburg, MHA, RT(R)(MR)
Radiation Sciences Educator - Radiologic Technology