Radiological Health

Autor Corporativo: WHO

Autor(es): P.E.S. Palmer University of California, Davis California, United States

26,p.

"This manual is intended for use by operators working with the World Heald Organization Basic Radiological System (WHO-BRS), but the principles and methods described can be used in the processing of X-ray films taken with any type of X-ray equipment. The manual is a very simple step-by-step guide to darkroom techniques, and outlines all the basic requirements for the storage and handling of X-ray films and processing equipment; it is not intended to provide solutions for every problem that may arise in the darkroom.

Autor Corporativo: PAHO

Autor(es): Helena Espinosa Restrepo, Gloria A.Coe, Jorge Peña Mohr, Jorge Litvak

81,p.

"This volume presents a review of 100 articles on the effectiveness of cervical cancer screening programs. The extensive literature published from 1966-1985 was critically reviewed and articles selected that define the state-of-the-art. The abstract of each article, indexes by author, by subject matter, and by geographic location are presented.

Autor Corporativo: PAHO

Autor(es): P.E.S. Palmer

67,p.

"Simple diagnostic X-ray installations have a very valuable part to play in the medical care of rural and other underserved populations. It is intended to show that installation need to be costly in terms of building or investment, that equipment can be chosen that is simple to use, and that prolonged training is not requiered.

Autor Corporativo: PAHO

Autor(es): P.E.S. Palmer

67,p.

"Simple diagnostic X-ray installations have a very valuable part to play in the medical care of rural and other underserved populations. It is intended to show that installation need to be costly in terms of building or investment, that equipment can be chosen that is simple to use, and that prolonged training is not requiered.

Table of contents

• Introduction.
• 1959–1975, PASB Director Abraham Horwitz.
• 1975–1983, PASB Director Hector Acuña.
• 1983–1994, PASB Director Carlyle Guerra de Macedo.
• 1995–2003, PASB Director Sir George A.O. Alleyne.
• 2003 TO 2006, PASB Director Mirta Roses Periago.
• Conclusions.
• Sinopsis.
• References.

Palmer, Philip E.S., Hanson, Gerald P., and Janice Honeyman-Buck, Editor. Diagnostic Imaging in the Community A Manual for Clinics and Small Hospitals

Pre-Publication Draft Copy Electronic pre-publishing rights granted to Rotary District 6440
and the Pan American Health Organization by the authors Copyright ©2011, Philip E.S. Palmer and Gerald P. Hanson

Table of Contents
Preface

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter one: Diagnostic Imaging
Chapter two: Radiation Protection
Chapter three: Design, Building Materials, Electrical Supply for the X-ray Room,
Darkroom, Office / Store
Chapter four: Power Supply, Choice of Equipment, Design, Specifications, and Accessories
Chapter five: Digital Imaging
Chapter six: Layout of Equipment and Accessories: Inside the X-ray Room
Chapter seven: The Darkroom: Cassettes, Screens, Film, Processing Equipment
Chapter eight: Training and Maintenance
Chapter nine: Ultrasound
About the Authors: Background and Credentials

Resolution approved at the 28th Pan American Sanitary Conference.

Medicines and Health Technologies.