2. Edition - July 2006
119.- Euro
2006. 464 Pages, Hardcover
- Textbook -
ISBN-10: 0-471-71661-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-71661-7 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
The Architecture of Imaging is the foremost guide to the design of state-of-the-art medical imaging facilities for health care, including radiology, MRI, CT scan, PET scan. Written by an expert in the industry standards for medical imaging, it discusses the complex issues in a user-friendly language that is fully understandable to health care planners, department heads, and executives. Architects will easily understand the explanations of technical requirements of radiological equipment and procedures.

From the contents
About the Authors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

How to Use This Book.

Part 1: Overview.

Chapter 1: Design Considerations for Imaging Facilities.

Chapter 2: Forces of Change in Imaging Facility Design.

Part 2: Development of an Imaging Facility.

Chapter 3: Organization of a Medical Imaging Project.

Chapter 4: Management of the Process.

Chapter 5: Equipment Planning.

Part 3: Imaging Techniques (by Steven C. Horii, MD, FACR, FSCAR).

Chapter 6: Imaging Techniques.

Chapter 7: Image Management Systems.

Part 4: Design and Planning.

Chapter 8: Design Concepts.

Chapter 9: Work Flow and Circulation.

Chapter 10: Department Location and Configuration.

Chapter 11: Space Requirements.

Chapter 12: Room Design.

Chapter 13: Physical Properties Influencing Design.

Chapter 14: Renovation Versus New Construction.

Part 5: Trends Influencing Tomorrow's Imaging Facilities.

Chapter 15: Imaging Beyond the Radiology Department.

Chapter 16: Future Vision.

Part 6: Appendices.

Appendix A: Descriptions of Selected Imaging Facilities.

Appendix B: Excerpts from ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety.

Appendix C: Excerpts from 2001 AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities.

Index.