introduction Flashcards
who discovered x-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad rontgen
when were x-rays discovered?
November 5, 1895
what are technique charts for?
confirming settings, exposure factors and tube distance
what are the 4 IR types?
solid state digital detectirs
CR cassette
fluoroscopic IR
film cassette
what are the 2 common fanshawe IR sizes?
35x43cm
41x41cm
what is different about fluoroscopy?
it shows the function instead of just the structure
how do you control patient movement?
provide clear instructions
comfort, and support devices
reduce time
immobilize if neccessary
which directions are cephalad and caudad, respectively
towards the head
towards the feet
what is SID?
source to IR distance
what is the common SID for tabletop, wall, and bucky?
102cm
what is the common SID for large OID or field size?
180 cm
what is the NOD approach?
name
occupation
duty
what needs to be taken from the patient before an x-ray? (5)
ensure ID
clinical history
verify order
consent
rule out pregnancy
what age is pregnancy a concern?
10-55
what principle is considered when there is a possibility of pregnancy?
the 10 day rule
