Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography
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Rad Tech's Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography: (Rad Tech's Guides')


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Concise guide offering a thorough exploration of the transformative technology of photon counting Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is a comprehensive resource that enables readers to stay at the forefront of medical imaging with the first FDA-cleared Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner. Ensuring compliance and cutting-edge practice, readers can prepare for the future with a guide that addresses upcoming educational requirements in medical imaging technology. This book is designed for quick reference, with precise, bulleted guidance, and material that aligns with international standards. Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography includes information on: Essential physics of radiation attenuation in CT and the physical principles of MSCT imaging, with a review of CT image quality Fundamental physical principles of PCCT, including the technical design characteristics of their semiconductor sensors and associated electronics Advantages of PCCT systems compared to CT systems using EIDs, with each advantage illustrated with selected anatomical areas Elements of the ACR manual for quality control of CT systems and quality assurance programs for a PCD CT imaging system Suitable for an international audience, Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography is an excellent reference for professionals and practitioners in the fields of computed tomography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomedical engineering technology.

Table of Contents:
Preface ix Acknowledgments xiii 1. The Invention of the Computed Tomography Scanner and the Nobel Prize 1 Introduction 2 What Is Computed Tomography? 2 Invention of the Computed Tomography Scanner: Contribution of the Pioneers 2 Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield 3 Allan MacLeod Cormack 4 Physical Principles and Technology of Computed Tomography: A Brief Overview 4 Major Processes of Computed Tomography Imaging 5 The Evolution of Computed Tomography Detectors 7 Photon- Counting Detectors: Current State of Computed Tomography Imaging 8 References 9 2. Conventional Computed Tomography: Essential Physics and Technology 13 Introduction 14 Radiation Attenuation Considerations in Computed Tomography: Essential Physics 15 Attenuation and Computed Tomography Numbers 17 Multislice Computed Tomography: Principles and Technology 19 Slip- Ring Technology 21 X- Ray Tubes for Multislice Computed Tomography Scanners 21 Interpolation: An Essential Concept for Multislice Computed Tomography Imaging 22 Image Reconstruction Algorithms in a Nutshell 22 Detector Technology: Key Features 28 Limitations of Energy Integrating Detectors: Image Quality Considerations 30 References 31 3. Photon- Counting Computed Tomography: Physical Principles and Technology 33 Introduction 34 Historical Perspectives 36 Photon- Counting Detectors for Computed Tomography Imaging – Early Preclinical Works 37 Computed Tomography Detectors: Physical Principles and Technology 38 Energy- Integrating Detectors 39 Photon- Counting Detectors 43 Photon- Counting Detectors: Physical Principles and Technology 44 Basic Structure and Function of a Photon- Counting Detector 44 Image Reconstruction in Photon- Counting Computed Tomography 51 Advantages of Photon- Counting Computed Tomography at a Glance 51 Technical Limitations of Photon- Counting Detectors 52 References 55 4. Advantages of Photon Counting Computed Tomography 59 Introduction 59 Advantages of Photon- Counting Detectors 60 Higher/Improved Spatial Resolution 60 Electronic Noise Removal 63 Energy Weighting/Improved Contrast Resolution 65 Increased Dose Efficiency 66 Correction of Beam- Hardening Artifacts 68 Material- Specific Imaging/Multienergy Acquisition 68 References 70 5. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Considerations 75 Introduction 76 What Is Quality Assurance/Quality Control? 76 Three Major Components of a Quality Control Program 77 Performance Criteria 78 The American College of Radiology Quality Control Manual for Computed Tomography 78 The American College of Radiology Computed Tomography Phantom 79 Establishing a Quality Control Program for a Clinical Photon Counting Detector Computed Tomography System 80 A Word About Virtual Monoenergetic Images 82 QC Testing 84 Results 84 References 88 6. Clinical Applications of Photon-Counting Computed Tomography: A Brief Overview 91 Introduction 92 Clinical Applications of Photon-Counting Computed Tomography 94 Chest Imaging 95 Temporal Bone Imaging 95 Abdominal Imaging 97 Musculoskeletal Imaging 98 Cardiovascular Imaging 103 Conclusion 107 References 107 Index 111

About the Author :
Euclid Seeram, PhD., MSc., BSc., FCAMRT is Former Program Head of Medical Imaging Degree and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Programs, British Columbia Institute of Technology, British Columbia, Canada. He is Adjunct Associate Professor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Monash University, Australia; Adjunct Professor, Medical Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781394307227
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 128
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1394307225
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Rad Tech's Guides'
  • Weight: 181 gr


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