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Type of radiation that only travels through substances, not air

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mechanical radiation

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which type of radiation contains electrons only? What is an example?

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Cosmic radiation (travels almost at the speed of light)
ex: suns UV rays

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radiation produced by the motion of atoms

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electromagnetic

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radiation that is harmful only due to heat energy it produces, can’t knock electrons off atoms, & doesn’t break molecular bonds?

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non-ionzing radiation (radio waves, microwaves)

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radiation that breaks & mutates DNA & sperm or egg cells, risks can be additive, knocks electrons off atoms:

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IONIZING radiation

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Similar to visible light rays: both are magnetic and carried by particles called photons

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X-RAYS

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Difference in energy level is correlated with the:

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WAVELENGTH

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Wavelength is measured in:

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nanometers

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As the wavelength becomes smaller (shorter), the energy level _______

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INCREASES

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As the wavelength becomes larger (longer), the energy level _______

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DECREASES

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How is light emitted?

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movement of electrons from high energy level + releases energy + then falls back down to original orbit = photon (light)

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_____ atoms are less likely to absorb xray photons, making xray appear more gray (less bright white).

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SMALL atoms (ex: soft tissue)

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_____ atoms are more likely to absorb photons = brighter light

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LARGE atoms (ex: bones)

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filament in center of xray machine that gets heated by the current allowing electrons to fly off of filament and jump to a higher orbital level and release energy

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CATHODE

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made of tungsten within the xray tube that is positively charged and attracts electrons and releases photons

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ANODE

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what creates the film/picture we see on the xray cassette

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chemical reaction

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What are some examples of diagnostic xrays?

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radiography
mammography
CT (computed tomography)
fluoroscopy (live images)

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uses radiation therapy for cancer at much higher dosages and causes damage to cancer cell DNA

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therapeutic medical Xray (radiation therapy)

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What are the top 5 most common side effects of radiation therapy?

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Fatigue
Hair loss
Skin changes
Diarrhea
N/V

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What is the most common side effect from radiation therapy to the brain, pelvis, or abdomen?

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N/V

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What 3 regions receiving radiation therapy would cause urinary changes?

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pelvis
rectum
abdomen

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Which body region receiving radiation therapy would cause SOB side effects?

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CHEST

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Annual allowable xray dose for whole body?

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Whole body = 5,000 mrem

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Annual allowable xray dose for extremities?

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extremities = 50,000 mrem

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Annual allowable xray dose for lens of eye?
eyes = 15,000 mrem
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Annual allowable xray dose for pregnancy?
preggo = 500 mrem (after organogenesis has taken place ~ > 1st trimester)
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1 mrem (millirem) =
1/1000 of a REM
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REM & RAD used interchangeably and is the:
radiation dose x a weighting factor
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CXRAY mrem?
5-10 mrem
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coronary angiogram mrem?
1,500 mrem
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angioplasty mrem?
5,700 mrem
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CT mrem?
5,000 mrem
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What are the 3 factors that affect scatter?
collimation object thickness air gap
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The thicker the object/patient = wider collimation = _____ scatter.
MORE
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the thinner the object/patient = narrower collimation = _____ scatter.
LESS
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Fetal doses less than ________ mrem unlikely to cause effects (after 20 wks)
10,000 mrem
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What does ALARA stand for? This takes into consideration 3 ways to protect yourself and patient from radiation?
As low as reasonably achievable TIME DISTANCE SHIELDING
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If you DOUBLE the distance from the xray beam, you cut the exposure rate by _____.
1/4th (2 ft to 4ft might change exposure from 20 mrem to 5 mrem)
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You'll essentially have 0 exposure if you are more than ____ ft away from patient/xray.
6 ft
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Magnetic field used to orient nuclei of hydrogen molecules to north-south poles and as radio waves pulse on/off it will change the polarity/orientation which radiates energy & creates an image.
MRI = magnetic resonance imaging
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Different tissues have various densities of ________
hydrogen nuclei + different chemical/physical properties
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What kind of MRI view is this: - magnetic vector relaxes - better view of normal anatomy - fat appears bright - water appears dark
T1 contrast/view
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What kind of MRI view is this: - axial spin relaxes (changes orientation of hydrogen molecules) - better view of pathology (identifies tissue edema easily) - fat is darker - water is brighter
T2 contrast/view
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Contrast medium that alters the magnetic properties of nearby water molecules which enhances the quality of MRI and can see pathology better
Gadolinium
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With normal GFR, how fast will gadolinium clear
24 hrs -- may increase IVF if needed to flush out contrast
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What are some mild side effects of gadolinium?
itching, rash, abnormal skin sensations (give benadryl)
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what is the MRI acoustic level?
125 dB (as loud as a chainsaw) = pt and provider need hearing protection
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Radiofrequency energy causes:
tissue/device heating
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Electromagnetic interference can cause:
ECG artifact
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Which vaporizer is MRI safe?
SEVO
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What issues may arise with patient positioning in the MRI?
brachial plexus injuries (if arms over head too long with abdominal scans) airway may be inaccessible (head/neck scans)
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If you walk around the MRI machine too fast, what can happen?
dizziness, HA, light flashes, nausea
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Devices that are safe for MRI?
heart valves endovascular and biliary stents (imbedded after 8 wks) coronary stents (immediately) vascular ports, IVC filters orthopedic implants/screws/rods (titanium safe)
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These 3 things are usually not safe (newer ones becoming MRI safe):
PPM AICDs Implanted insulin pumps
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What dose LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
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What kind of wavelength does a LASER have?
a very specific narrow wavelength with high-intensity precision
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Uses of LASER:
cosmetic surgeries dental procedures eye surgery (LASIX) general surgery (condyloma, TURP) ENT procedures (sinuses, tracheal tumor, vocal cord polyp)
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Radiation production in LASER is the same as:
Xrays (photons produced and emitted as electrons jump from different orbitals creating electromagnetic radiation)
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What are the 3 properties of laser radiation?
Monochromatic = all the photons in the laser beam are the same wavelength (one color) coherence = no scatter, synchronized photon travel collimation = laser beam photons nearly parallel/focused/precise beam
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Advantages of LASER:
precision, good hemostasis, rapid healing, less scarring, less postop edema/pain, lower infection rates
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Lasing medium with modest tissue penetration (0.05-2 mm) that is used alot in dermatology on skin/subQ tissue:
ARGON LASER
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Lasing medium with minimal scatter, is absorbed by water & disperses little heat so surround tissue damage is neglible, great for vocal cords/oropharynx procedures:
CARBON DIOXIDE LASER
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most powerful laser that has deeper tissue penetration (2-6 mm) used alot for tumor debulking (prostate/bladder tumors...)
Nd:YAG LASER
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The 2 main hazards of lasers:
Atmospheric contamination (condyloma vaporizes into air and now you got yuck mouth lol) Airway fire
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Fine particulates produced d/t vaporization of tissue from laser atmospheric contamination
LASER PLUME
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Symptom noted when laser plume/atmospheric contamination occurs from laser?
HA & nausea after inhalation could cause -- interstitial pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema could be carcinogenic if its a malignant tumor being laser
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What are the 3 components of the fire triad?
IGNITION (laser) FUEL (drapes, NC, gauze, etc...) OXIDIZER (oxygen)
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Airway fire safety prevention:
laser-resistant ETTs low FiO2 (21%/RA) if possible wet pledgets around ETT to keep area cool methylene blue in the ETT cuff for a visual if laser cuts through cuff use scissors to cut into trachea instead of bovie Remove ETT during lasering and reinsert ETT prn sats
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LASER Anesthesia plan:
airway eval preop (may need fiberoptic intubation) mutual planning with surgeon TIVA (propofol, remifentanil, xylocaine spray) methylene blue in cuff saline gauze to protect airway/face short repeated pulses of laser O2 < 30% AVOID NITROUS
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