Using an easy-to-understand format and style, this book provides the latest information on digital imaging systems. It offers tips on producing clear radiographic images and helps you develop skills in picture archiving and communications systems. Coverage also includes quality control and management guidelines. Reflecting current ASRT curriculum standards, this text provides excellent preparation for the ARRT credentialing exam and for success as a practicing radiographer or technologist. Outstanding Features: NEW! Updated information on digital imaging systems includes computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), as well as the data required by practicing technologists who are transitioning to digital imaging. NEW! Updates reflect the latest ARRT and ASRT content specifications. NEW! Full-color design features more than 200 photographs and illustrations. Practical information addresses topics such as working with CR/DR workstations, including advances image processing and manipulation functions; PACS workstations, archiving solutions, and system architectures; and effective techniques for digitizing film, printing images, and preparing image files. Bulleted summaries and review questions focus your attention on the most important concepts in each chapter.