by Christi Carter MSRS, RT(R), Beth Veale BSRS, MEd, RT(R)(QM)

Master the techniques and principles of digital imaging! Using an easy-to-understand format and style, Digital Radiography and Imaging Informatics, 5th Edition, provides the latest information on digital imaging systems. It offers tips on producing clear radiographic images and helps you build skills in computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR), as well as Medical Image Management and Processing Systems (MIMPS). Coverage also includes the management of medical images from acquisition to the storage and sharing of data. Written by noted educators Christi Carter and Beth Vealé, this book provides excellent preparation for the ARRT credentialing exam and for success as a practicing technologist.

- Authoritative, trusted information on digital imaging systems includes computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and Medical Image Management and Processing Systems (MIMPS, formerly PACS)

- Practical information addresses topics such as working with CR/DR workstations, including advanced image processing and manipulation functions; MIMPS workstations, archiving solutions, and system architectures; plus effective techniques for digitizing film, printing images, and preparing image files

- In-depth coverage of imaging informatics includes hardware, infrastructure, standards, project management, and more

- More than 200 photographs and illustrations show digital imaging concepts and systems

- Learning objectives, outlines, and key terms at the beginning of each chapter introduce the chapter content, and help you organize, study, and boost your comprehension

- Bulleted summaries recap the main points of each chapter, ensuring that you focus on the most important concepts

- Review questions reflect the chapter objectives and help you assess your understanding of the material

- NEW! Updates include new content on evolving technologies, including cloud computing, display technology, DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), HL7 (Health Level 7), and CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) qualifications

- NEW! Content from the latest ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum guidelines is incorporated into the text