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CLO07: Summarize the importance of proper positioning. Proper positioning is an important aspect to understand. It is important to understand because improper positioning can lead to image distortion and superimposition of the anatomy. If the anatomy is improperly positioned, then another image needs to be taken which causes the patient to be exposed to moreContinue reading “Image Analysis: Proper Positioning”

CLO01: Identify anatomy on radiographic images. Anatomy displayed on a PA chest is specific for that position. The apices of the lungs to the costophrenic angles are shown. The apices refer to the top of the lungs. The clavicle is located lateral to the sternum and both clavicles are on the same horizontal plane. TheContinue reading “Image Analysis: Identify Anatomy”

CLO06: Modify directions to patients with various communication problems. In some instances, there will be patients with various communication problems seen in the field of radiography. A few methods to expand communication beyond words is to communicate with hand gestures. To demonstrate the position first before putting the patient in the position and confirm thatContinue reading “Procedures: Modifying Directions”

CLO02: Demonstrate proper use of positioning aides. Positioning aides are used to help the patient to maintain that specific position and provide support where ever needed. These aides range from angled sponges, circular sponges, general support sponges and sandbags. For a lateral projection of the knee, a lateral recumbent position is used. The unaffected legContinue reading “Procedures: Proper Use Of Positioning Aides”

CLO05: Explain radiographic procedures to patient and family members Communication with the patient and family members is important in order to keep them informed of the upcoming process. A simple explanation of the type of exam along with an estimated time, different positions and the expectations that the technologist will have of the patient. Sometimes,Continue reading “Procedures: Explaining Radiographic Procedures”

CLO09: Identify structures demonstrated on routine radiographic images. Image: PA Oblique Hand For a PA oblique hand, certain criteria are required to be fulfilled in order to classify it as such. Several of these criteria needed include having anatomy from fingertips to the distal radius and ulna, forty-five degree rotation of anatomy, open metacarpophalangeal (MCP)Continue reading “Procedures: Identifying Anatomical Structures”

CLO13: Discuss equipment and supplies necessary to complete basic radiographic and procedures. During a radiographic procedure, specialized equipment and supplies are needed to conduct such an exam. This specialized equipment consists of the x-ray tube and wall bucky. An x-ray tube has rapidly moving electrons that are boiled off of the filaments through thermionic emission.Continue reading “Procedures: Radiographic Equipment”

CLO16: Apply general radiation safety and protection practices associated with radiographic and examinations. Radiation safety and protection are a priority in patient care. Radiographic technologists as well as student technologists should always abide by ALARA. ALARA stands for as low as reasonably achieveable meaning that when a patient is exposed, the lowest dose that providesContinue reading “Procedures: Radiation Protection and Safety”

CLO 1: Describe standard positioning terms Standard positioning terms are as follows: Upright position – patient is erect or vertical Seated position – patient is upright, but sitting on a stool Recumbent position – patient is lying down in any position Supine position – patient is lying on their back Prone position– patient is lyingContinue reading “Procedures: Standard Positioning”