FINALS Flashcards
What are the types of immobilization devices?
-Routine
-Non Routine/ Special
-Complex
What are the Routine Applications/simple?
- Positioning sponges- simple
-Velcro Straps -simple
-Sandbags -simple
-Head clamps- simple
-Stability bars
-Compression bands-waist immobilizer
-Straps- simple
-Head holder-simple
What are the Non/routine/ special?
-Trauma Applications
+ Spinal
+Head
+Extremity
-Pedriatric applications
+ Sheet retraints
+Commerical Restraints
+Non-commercial
What are the Complex immobilization technique?
-Sheets, backboards, pig o stat, pedia poser
- Mummy Wrap Technique- sheet
- Securing a Patient to a backboard
- Commercial Restraints- pig o stat and pedia poser
What is the most commonly used immobilization device?
sponge (they are used in MRI)
What can you use positioning sponges for?
- Oblique lumber spine
- Hand in fan lateral/oblique
-4th finger in lateral
-HEAD HOLDER SPONGE-AP SKULL CT AND X RAYS
Are sponges Radiolucent?
Yes they are
STABILITY BARS
USED FOR LATERAL CHEST XRAYS
What immobilization device can be used to immobilize a Axial calcaneus/foot/plantar surface of foot?
velcro Straps
What immobilization device can be used for an UPRIGHT LATERAL CHEST?
Velcro straps
- CT aND MRIS
-USED FOR LEGS CHEST ABDOMEN
(never leave pt unattended)
Are sandbags Radipaque?
Yes sandbags are radiolucent
What simple immobilization device can be used for an Erect LATERAL C-spine/cervical spine?
Sandbags
(used to immobilize for c spines or AC joints)
-Also elbows in Ap position
- hand in oblique-put across forearm
What spine trauma immobilization device can be used for a supine LATERAL C-spine/cervical spine/ a Cross-table Lateral view of the Cervical Spine ?
Cervical collar and Trauma spine board
What immobilization device can be used for an AP Skull?
Head clamps (or various skull projections)
What immobilization device can be used for securing a patient on a table semi-erect position?
Compress band
(over pts. Chest, hips, knees)
What immobilization devices are used in trauma?
SPINE
- Cervical Collar
- Backboards/ spine boards
(are also traction devices)
HEAD
- Cervical spine
EXTREMITY
- Traction devices
- Traction splint
-air splint
- Anti-shock garments/trousers-radiolucent
Which of the following is an example of a spinal trauma immobilization device?
Select one:
a. air splint
b. traction splint
c. antishock garment
d. backboard
d. backboard
When is removing a cervical collar permissible?
Select one:
a. after a paramedic reads the radiograph and approves removal
b. before the initial radiographic examination
c. after the radiographer makes the exposure
d. after the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe
d. after the physician has reviewed the images and determined it is safe
What trauma immobilization device can be used on a patient for a Recubent C-spine/cervical spine?
Cervical collar
What spinal trauma immobilization device can be used for all Ap projections from head to toe/entire body?
Backboard/ spine board
What spinal trauma immobilization device can be used for Ap lumber spine?
Backboard/ spine board
What head trauma immobilization device can be used for Ap skull?
Cervical collar
What immobilization device can be used for lower extremity trauma?
-Inflation/Air splints traction device
What immobilization device can be used for injury to the abdomen/pelvis or hemorrhage?
radiograph the patient through the antishock garment the patient is wearing.
The technique of wrapping a patient in a sheet: (sheet restraint)
a. is known as mummification.
b. is appropriate for young adults and teenagers.
c. is appropriate for a child who can cooperate and understand your instructions.
d. should be used only with parental approval.
a. is known as mummification.
What are 2 most common commercial restraints for pedriatric patients?
- Upright restraint
-Restraint boards (Restraint Boards (Circumcision Board, Brat Board, Octastop Board)
What are the two common upright straint devices for pedriatric patients?
- Pigo o stat
-Pedia poser Chair
The Pigg-O-Stat is an immobilization device used for which pediatric examination?
Select one:
a. pelvis
b. skull
c. Upright chest, abdomen
d. upper extremity
c. Upright Pa chest, abdomen x rays
(CXR/ ABX UPRIGHT)
The Pedia poser is an immobilization device used for which pediatric examination?
Select one:
a. pelvis
b. skull
c.chest x rays
d. upper extremity
c. chest x rays
The Octostop immobilization device is used:
a. on adults.
b. in conjunction with infant mummification.
c. on infants and children younger than 1 year.
d. for upright imaging studies only.
c. on infants and children younger than 1 year.
What are Octostops used for?
-Chest and abdomen x rays
Allows for rotation of the child in the recumbent position.
Radiographs may be obtained in a variety of recumbent positions such as AP, Oblique and Laterals.
What are plexiglass paddles used to immobilize for pedraitric patients?
-hands, fingers, feet, toes
What are tapes used for in pediatric patients?
Ap skull- tape forehead
(use gauze on skin ) Never use the sticky side of the adhesive tape directly on skin.
Tape (used as a reminder not an immobilizer)
What are stockinette used for in pediatric patients?
A cotton fabric-like sleeves
-upper limb’
-pulled over fractures
Geriatric Applications
A sponge placed beneath the knees reduces back strain.
What is medical emergency?
It is a sudden change in the condition or status of a person and requires immediate medical attention
What would be Radiographers in medical emergencies?
Respond to medical emergency right away
How should we respond to emergency?
Call for assistance right away