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Essential Principles for Trauma Imaging in Mobile Radiography

This chapter outlines critical guidelines for effective trauma imaging using mobile radiography techniques. It emphasizes the importance of understanding what the images should depict, the necessity of including two projections of the area in question, and specifics like CR alignment and patient positioning. It also highlights the need for proper radiation protection measures when performing portable imaging, considerations for long bone rule adherence, and ensuring the designated part is visible on the film. Achieving accurate images is crucial in trauma situations for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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Essential Principles for Trauma Imaging in Mobile Radiography

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  1. Chapter 18 Trauma and Mobile

  2. Trauma • Can be ____________ • ___________ • Not the time to ______________ • Know what the image should look like and ______________

  3. Trauma Principles • Two projections _______________ • ______________the patient • Entire ______________on IR • _________________may be different. • ______________first

  4. Principle 1 • _________________is not always an option. • Image the part ____________ • Anything done ________________ • CR perpendicular to IR _______________

  5. Principle 2 • On __________remember the long bone rule • Include __________ • On __________films • Image the ________________________ • __________ • Make sure the part will be on the film

  6. Principle 3 • Be aware of _________________ • _______ • Other ________________ • Other people • Put things ___________________(or better) • ____________ • Pillows • _________________ • ____________________

  7. Portable Imaging • Know _______________ • Proper ______________ • Radiation protection

  8. PCXR • Where do I put the portable? • How much angle do I put?

  9. Where do I put the Portable?With the pt semi upright • Depends on the ________ • The ______________ at the end of the bed. • Swing arm __________with the end of bed. • That will _________when patient is sitting up

  10. How much angle? • Depends on: • How much the ____________ • The _____________ • ___________________ • Not the ________ • Not the back __________

  11. Procedure • Park the ____________ • _________to the top of the bed. • ______________ • Sit the ______________as possible. • _____________protective covering.

  12. Procedure • Put _____________the patient • Have them ___________ • Pillow? • IR ____________the shoulder • Ensure __________will be included

  13. Procedure • CR to __________ • Normal breathing instructions • ________________

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