Radiograph reflects poor practice.(OPEN FORUM)(Letter to the
editor)
Editor:
Regarding the March/April Technical Query column titled
"Multiplying Digits": Would someone please explain why there
is no lead glove on the hand of the person holding the patient in . . .
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 . . .
Confusing presentation mars text.(The Chest X-Ray: A Systematic
Teaching Atlas)(Book review)
THE CHEST X-RAY: A SYSTEMATIC TEACHING ATLAS. Hofer M (ed), Abandor
N, Kamper L, Rattunde H, Zentai C. 2007. 224 pgs. Thieme.
www.thieme.com. $44.95.
The Chest X-Ray: A Systematic Teaching Atlas . . .
Diagnosis and treatment of carotid artery disease.(CE: DIRECTED
READING)(Disease/Disorder overview)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Define carotid artery disease (CAD) and list its signs and
symptoms.
* Identify the risk factors for CAD.
* Differentiate . . .
Radiation protection.(CE: DIRECTED READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Name the most important and widely recognized measure for
radiation protection.
* Discuss how radiation exposure affects bodily . . .
Breast MR imaging: applications and pitfalls.(magnetic resonance
)
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the breast is a 3-D dynamic
imaging technique that uses gadolinium-DTPA (diethylenetriamine
pentaacetic acid) enhancement to improve sensitivity for breast . . .
[sup.18]FDG uptake in brown fat: potential for false
positives.(F-fluorodeoxyglucose metabolism)
A radiopharmaceutical, [sup.18]F-fluorodeoxyglucose ([sup.18]FDG),
is the primary substance used as a tracer during positron emission
tomography(PET) examinations. [sup.18]FDG has 2 advantages as a . . .
Questions about ACR accreditation.(MY PERSPECTIVE)(American
College of Radiology)
Accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) has become
a much sought after badge of honor by radiology departments and private
practices across the country. If you work in radiology, . . .
Bone densitometry\Densitometria Osea.(PATIENT PAGE)
Bone densitometry is a type of imaging examination that measures
your bone mineral density, which is a sign of bone strength. Bones that
are not very dense become brittle and weak and are more . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
March 28-April 1
Texas
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting
Radisson Resort, South Padre Island
E-mail: tsrt@runbox.com
www.tsrtorg.tripod.com
March 31
. . .
Year 2006 in review.(RE:REGISTRY)
This report describes a few of the 2006 highlights of the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The ARRT's Annual
Report to Registered Technologists, published each spring, includes . . .
Writing in the radiography curriculum.(TEACHING
TECHNIQUES)
"I have bean a x-ray tech for 10 year and am applying for a
job." "Attaches is a paper of my experience for a job."
"Their is a copy attached two the cover page."
Errors like these aren't all . . .
Specialty credentialing for R.T.s.(MY PERSPECTIVE)(radiologic
technologists)
Radiologic technology is constantly evolving. Since Wilhelm
Roentgen's discovery of x-rays in 1895 and the development of the
theory of radioactivity by Madame Curie in 1912, scientists . . .
Multiplying digits.(TECHNICAL QUERY)(Brief article)(Clinical
report)
The Problem
The posteroanterior and lateral radiographs of the hand of an
18-month-old girl showed a sixth digit growing from the posterior
surface of the hand. (See Fig. 1.) This radiographer . . .
Venous thromboembolism.(CE: DIRECTED READING)(Disease/Disorder
overview)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Define the population at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and
pulmonary embolism (PE).
* Describe the causes of venous . . .
Inflammatory bowel disease.(CE: DIRECTED
READING)(Disease/Disorder overview)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Describe the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract.
* Describe the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.
* Name the . . .
The role of the GI radiographer: a United Kingdom
perspective.(gastrointestinal)(Clinical report)
Gastrointestinal (GI) imaging is a flourishing subspeciality of
radiology. Air-contrast barium enema examinations, known as
double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) exams in the United Kingdom, . . .
Students' views of cooperative learning and group
testing.
Historically, radiologic technology educators only had to produce
technically competent entry-level technologists. Today, however,
radiologic technologists play a vital role on the health care . . .
Chest compressions: biomechanics and injury.(Clinical
report)
Whether taking chest radiographs during cardiac events, assisting
health care professionals who are providing advanced cardiac life
support or acting as first responders initiating . . .
Trauma radiography of the mandible.(ON THE JOB)
The mandible is the largest and only moveable facial bone. h begins
as 2 separate bones and unites anteriorly when a child approaches 1 year
of age. (1) Its unique shape causes it to fracture . . .
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