PP- mobile radiography

Question 1

What Factors do we need to
consider when undertaking a
mobile examination ?

Answer 1

-Health and Safety
* Infection Control
* Radiographic Technique
* Patient Care
* Radiation Protection

Question 2

what are the main points for patient care in a mobile radiography ?

Answer 2

• positive ID
• Consent
• Communication
  o Communicate with the patient throughout the examination

-Safety
o Use correct moving and handling techniques

• Infection Control
  o Clean hands, IR in protective bag/pillowcase,
  cleaning regim

Question 3

what are some inter-disciplinary teamwork ?

Answer 3

*Introduce yourself to ward staff, you are a visitor to their department

*If possible, identify the lead nurse or nurse caring for your patient, they
should have the most up to date information about your patient

*Discuss the patients mobility and condition

*Take the lead from a positioning point of view - you know how the IR
needs to be positioned

*Listen to nursing staff, they will be monitoring the patient and will let
you know if you need to stop whilst they tend to them

Question 4

radiation protection points

Answer 4

*Examination is justified in accordance with departmental authorisation guidelines.

*Positive patient ID and informed consent.

*Check previous images.

*Optimum exposure selection.

*Effective communication and explanation.

*Use of positioning aids.

*Maintain controlled area.

*Direction of primary beam