Very important people.(JRCERT UPDATE; Joint Review Committe on
Education in Radiologic Technology)
When one thinks about the people involved with the JRCERT
accreditation process, those who most often come to mind are the
executive staff, the accreditation services coordinator and the board . . .
In a fog.(TECHNICAL QUERY; radiology)
Problem
A patient with a history of total hip replacement of the left hip
returned to the Norwood Orthopedic Clinic for a follow-up evaluation.
The regular staff radiographer was on vacation that . . .
Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
Calendar carries announcements concerning events, meetings and
educational offerings of interest to radiologic technologists. Notices
are published selectively on the basis of reader service vs . . .
Cardiac catheterization's side effects.(STUDENT
SCOPE)
As we advance through the new millennium, our life spans continue
to lengthen. This increase is in no small part due to medical techniques
that allow physicians to correct potentially fatal heart . . .
Radiologist assistant certification.(RE: REGISTRY)
Thanks to the diligent work of the ASRT, the radiologist assistant
(RA) is expected to become a widely endorsed and recognized role for
radiologic technologists. In the early 1970s several . . .
Answers to Directed Reading Quizzes DRI0001009 and
DRI0001010.
Directed Reading Quiz DRI0001009, "Positron Emission
Tomography," and Quiz DRI0001010, "Neonatal Imaging,"
were published in the July/August 2001 issue of Radiologic Technoloy.
The expiration date . . .
Students rating teachers.(TEACHING TECHNIQUES)
Educators in the radiologic sciences put a lot of effort into
trying to organize and present information to students in a manner that
results in learning. This is largely because we intrinsically . . .
Viral hepatitis.(DIRECTED READING)
This article is a brief introduction to hepatitis, encompassing its
history, its target organ, and its clinical phases and diagnosis. After
completing this article, the reader will be able to:
* . . .
Dental radiography: an overview.(DIRECTED READING)
This article introduces radiologic technologists to the
fundamentals of dental radiography. After completing it, readers will:
* Know key terms associated with the specialty.
* Have a basic . . .
Diabetes and contrast agents.(PATIENT PAGE)
People with diabetes should take special precautions if their
physician orders a medical imaging procedure that requires the use of a
contrast agent. Contrast agents, or contrast media, are . . .
250 000 R.T.s.(RE: REGISTRY)
The number of registered technologists (R.T.s) reached a quarter of
a million on June 15 of this year. A counter on the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologist's homepage (www.arrt.org) . . .
Lifting safety and ergonomics.(back injury risks in radiologic
technologists)
Radiologic technologists are required to lift and maneuver patients
every day. This constant lifting and moving can strain the back.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, radiologic . . .
The hand that rocks the cradle.(TECHNICAL QUERY)(Brief
Article)
Technical Query is a troubleshooting column that covers image
acquisition and processing. This issue's column is edited by Olive
Peart, M.S., R. T. (M), a clinical instructor at the Stamford . . .
Errata.(Correction Notice)
The article "Pediatric Radiation Protection" published in
Vol. 76, No. 5 contained an error. The sentence beginning at the end of
page 372 should read, "This is the most efficient method . . .
Perceived costs leading to mammography avoidance?(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)(Brief Article)
A new study has found that many women avoid getting mammograms
because they overestimate their out-of-pocket costs for screening.
The findings showed that a lack of accurate knowledge of . . .
PACS use growing in radiology departments.(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)(Picture archiving and communication systems)(Brief
Article)
Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) are becoming
increasingly prevalent in radiology departments, according to a new
report. Researchers found that more than one half of all U.S. . . .
FDA issues reminder for R.T.s.(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)(Radiologic Technologists)(Food and Drug
Administration)(Brief Article)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a reminder
of the potential for serious patient injury when vascular access devices
not designed to tolerate high pressures are used for power . . .
Digital image compression.(DIRECTED READING)
Digital radiology has evolved from film-based imaging to an array
of modalities including computed tomography (CT), computed radiography
(CR), digital radiography (DR), digital mammography (DM), . . .
Linguistic and cultural competency.(DIRECTED READING)
The U.S. population is becoming more diverse and cultural and
linguistic barriers may adversely affect the quality of health care for
some individuals. Cultural and linguistic competencies are now . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
August 7-11
Texas
Association of Healthcare Radiology Administrators Annual Meeting
www.ahra.com
September 8-10
Florida
Annual Breast Imaging Conference
. . .
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