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| Efficiency in producing quality images in the shortest possible time |
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| Optimum image quality, minimum repeats |
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| A short_____ would produce a more pronounced heel effect than the use of low KVP |
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| Quality can't be sacrificed for speed, Don't use patient condition as an excuse for poor quality images |
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| Some injuries require follow up procedures, knowing what to do increases appreciation for radiographers role in ED |
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| Anesthesia provider, circulator, radiographers |
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| Surgeon, Surgical Assistant, Scrub Nurse, Certified Surgical Technologist |
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| Attention to Emergency Department protocol and scope of practice |
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| Know the protocol and scope of practice in your facility |
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| Practice Standard Precautions |
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| Expect to be exposed to body fluids in Emergency Department |
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| Don't remove immobilization devices without physicians orders, provide proper support and immobilization to reduce risk of motion |
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| Lateral Cervical Spine (Dorsal Decubitus) |
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| This exam is preformed first and checked by physician before proceeding with other projections |
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| Important not to aggravate patient's condition when obtaining images, move table and IR instead of patient whenever possible |
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| Minimum source-to-skin distance and preferred distance |
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| 12 inches, preferred 15 inches |
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| Is the modality most often used in trauma |
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| Produces the highest occupational radiation exposure for radiographers |
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| How many exposures will a fully charged portable unit take? |
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| Pay careful attention to patient's condition, which could change at any time. Notify the ED doctor immediately if the trauma patient loses consciousness |
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| Surgical Team Consists of |
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| Surgeon, one or two assistants, surgical technologist, anesthesia provider, scrub nurse, circulator nurse, various support staff |
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| Seldom used equipment should be cleaned |
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| You internally rotate lower limbs in a trauma case |
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| How many projections are at 90 degrees from each other during a trauma case |
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| Do not attempt to rotate severely injured limbs for true positions |
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