Chapter 30 Notes Flashcards
cues and patterns focus attention on
suspicious areas, narrowing the search
the hypothesis attempts to
resolve the greatest number of cues and patterns
an effective image critique method has how many steps
3
3-image critique method
classification of image; determination of cause of problem; recommendation of corrective action
if image is within acceptance limits but not of optimal diagnostic quality, the radiographer should
continue to refine his or her technical skills
if image is outside acceptance limits
continued critique is mandatory prior to attempting to repeat exposure
classify problem into what three major categories
technical factor problem, procedural factor problem, equipment malfunction problem
who is responsible for image analysis
radiographers
overview of entire image
search of differences; search for patterns and cues
technical factor probelms
visibility of detail; geometric problem
procedural factor problems
patient positioning; patient preparation
equipment malfunction
processing or radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment
