18. Mobile x-ray systems Flashcards
what are the 4 special patient care consideration
communication
manipulating equipment
positioning and pathology
environment and situation
what 3 things does communication involve
establish rapport with patient
establish rapport with doctor/nurse in charge of patient
talk to incognizant patients as well
what 3 things should be considered when manipulating equipment
watch out for wires and equipment around and attached to the patient bed
return all items to original location after imaging patient
engage with patients family to explain why they need to move out of the room during imaging
what 3 things should be considered when positioning and pathology
maintain typical positioning for examinations
CXRs in semi-erect position where possible
make sure artifacts are removed when possible and coverings are single smoothed layer
what are the 2 things to be done in terms of demonstration of air-fluid levels
even small angle degree can help image air fluid levels
annotate image to indicate degree of patient uprightness for radiologist
what are the 4 special radiation protection considerations
ALARA
use apron
use max distance
ask others to leave room
what are the 2 types of mobile x-ray batteries
battery powered/driven
standard power
how many batteries are in a battery powered mobile x-ray
10-16 rechargeable 12V batteries
what speed can a battery powered mobile x-ray go at and what is the max incline
2.5-3mph
max 7* incline
how is the battery powered mobile x-ray recharged
with 110-120V source
how long does it take a battery powered mobile x-ray to recharge
8hours to charge if fully discharged
what is the advantage of standard power mobile x-ray units
3 things
lighter
usually not motor driven
stores electrical charge for greater electrical power upon making exposure
what are the 2 things to consider for the power drive
self propulsion for mobile unit
dead man propulsion switch
what are the 2 types of self propulsion for mobile unit
front and rear wheeled drive
what are deadman switches
switch when you touch it machine will move easily but when you stop touching the button machine stops
