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| direction of x-ray beam from front to back |
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| substances or structures not naturally present but of which an authentic image appears on an image |
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| any projection not at right angles to the long axis of an anatomic structure |
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| recognition of and entering into the feelings of another person |
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| act of bending or condition of being bent |
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| pertaining to the treatment of the aged |
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| act of rendering immovable |
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| pertaining to the branch of medicine that treats children |
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| relation of harmony and accord between two persons |
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| hindrance of an action (movement) |
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| What do antishock garments do? What type of shock do they prevent? |
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| Anti-shock garments are inflatable pants that are put on a patient that has had some sort of pelvic, abdominal, or lower extremity trauma where hemorrhage is suspected. They would help to prevent hypovolemic shock. |
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| What makes a Pigg-o-stat different from other pediatric restraining devices? |
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| A Pigg-o-stat is a restraining device that is only used for upright positions such as chest and abdomen. Other restraining devices have the pediatric patient laying in a recumbent position. |
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| What do backboards provide for trauma patients? Do they leave artifacts on films? |
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| Backboards provide stability to trauma patients being transported for their initial evaluations and even up to treatment/surgery. A backboard will prevent any further damage to a patient by keeping them and can be moved around very easily. Backboards are radiolucent; however, the handle spots are not since the material is not continuous in that spot, so it would leave an artifact wherever there are handle spots on the board. |
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| What are traction splints used for? Should they be removed for imaging? |
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Traction splints are used in extremity trauma to help keep the tension on the tight muscles and tendons when a bone is broken and cannot hold them anymore.
They should never be removed for imaging until a doctor gives the ok and most likely after a repair of the fractured bone. |
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| What is the purpose of hard cervical collars? Who is the only person who can determine whether it is safe to remove a collar or not? |
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| Cervical collars are used to help immobilize the neck and reduce the risk of any further damage or paralysis during a trauma situation. The only person who can determine whether or not it is safe to remove the C-collar is the doctor after the initial evaluation after it is known to be safe for the patient. |
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| Motion _________ the number of repeats and therefore _________dose to the patient. |
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| increases; increasing radiation |
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| The most effective way to control motion is ________________. |
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| What are the differences between voluntary and involuntary motion? Give examples of each. |
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| Voluntary motion is motion that can be controlled by the patient such as breathing or swaying back and forth. Involuntary motion is motion that cannot be controlled by the patient such as shivering and peristalsis. |
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| What tools and resources are available to you, as a tech, to reduce motion? |
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Positioning sponges, Velcro straps, Velcro strap restraints, sandbags, head clamps, Pigg-o-stat, octostop, sheet restraints, radiolucent plexiglass paddles, tape, stockinettes, radiolucent pad for added comfort on the table, warm blankets, and most importantly good communication skills.
trauma- C-collars, traction splints, air splints, back boards, and anti-shock garments (now becoming radiolucent!!) |
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| List the advantages of using commercial restraint devices. |
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for pediatric patients reduce the patient dose for both the child as well as the parents.
allow for 360 degree rotation |
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| Explain the importance of being cautious using tape as an immobilization device with the elderly population. |
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An elderly person has skin that is continuously losing elastic tissue, so ripping the skin is more likely
also pediatric patients- skin is just beginning to develop
Twisting the tape and gauze pad under the tape |
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| what are some examples of non-commercial restraint for pediatric patients? |
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| plexiglass paddle, sheet restraints (mummifying), stockinettes, tape, gauze, and getting down to their level to establish a good rapport with them |
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| in addition to communication, rapport, and respect, key considerations for successful geriatric radiography are... |
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| security, warmth, and comfort |
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