A&E Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 department within A&E?
A
- Emergency Department
- Minor Injuries Units
- Assessment Unit
2
Q
What is the Minor Injuries Units?
A
- Walk-in Clinic Service
- Staff work autonomously
3
Q
Why would people attend A&E?
A
- Trauma: Accidental or Unintentional Injuries
- Acute Illness: Heart Attack, Asthma, COPD, Stroke
- Mental Illness
4
Q
Why does a radiographer need to prepare for A&E?
A
Preparing will help the radiographer have an action plan in mind which means they wont need to move patients if unnecessary and the procedure would be more time efficient
5
Q
Why does a radiographer need to consider their technique for A&E?
A
- To help decide if they will need to manoeuvre or adapt their technique
6
Q
Why does a Radiographer need to consider their communication?
A
- To ensure they know how to deal with their patient and family
- To help explain what they are doing throughout their procedure
- All of this will help reduce the chances of producing a undiagnostic image and reduce the chances of needing to repeat images
7
Q
Why must the radiographer consider Radiation Protection?
A
- Must ensure they reduce the dose to their patient and those around them
8
Q
Why must the radiographer consider Infection Control?
A
- Ensure they follow procedures to help reduce the risk to the patient and their colleague
