Chesneys' Equipment For Student Radiographers

Part 1 The X--Ray Tube -- Chapter 1 The X--Ray Tube: X--ray production; Electrical and radiation safety; Focal spot size; The problem of heat; X--ray tube construction and operation; Care of the X--ray tube; Follow--up practical; Part 2 X--Ray Generators -- Chapter 2 Control of the X--Ray Tube Kilovoltage: Introduction; Voltage transformation; The high tension primary circuit; The need for rectification; Shortcomings of a pulsating X--ray supply; High tension cables; Kilovoltage compensation; Measuring kilovoltage; Follow--up practical; Chapter 3 Control of X--Ray Tube Current: Introduction; The need for accuracy; Tube filament circuitry; Falling load generators; Tube current measurement and display; Follow--up practical; Chapter 4 Exposure Timing and Switching: Introduction; Exposure switching; Exposure timing; Follow--up practical; Part 3 General, Multipurpose Radiographic Equipment -- Chapter 5 Control of Scattered X--Radiation: Introduction; The effects of scattered radiation; Methods of scatter control; Follow--up practical; Chapter 6 Radiographic Couches, Stands and Tube Supports: X--ray tube supports; Radiographic couches; Chest stands and vertical buckys; Modern basic radiographic units; Follow--up practical; Part 4 Fluoroscopic Equipment -- Chapter 7 Fluoroscopic Equipment: Introduction; Types of fluoroscopic equipment; Conventional fluoroscopic couches; Mobile and specialized fluoroscopic units; The image intensifier; Television cameras; The television monitor; Image recording; Summary of intensified fluoroscopy; Follow--up clinical; Part 5 Specialised Radiographic Equipment -- Chapter 8 Mobile Radiographic Equipment: Introduction; Electrical energy sources; Mains--dependent mobile equipment; Coventional generators; Capacitor discharge equipment; Battery--powered generators; X--ray tubes; Physical features; Follow--up practical; Chapter 9 Accident and Emergency X--Ray Equipment: Introduction; Basic trolley design; Isocentric skull unit with variable height